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May 11, 2004

Laureus World Sports Awards

Former tennis ace John McEnroe and actress and supermodel Rachel Hunter host the awards ceremony.

Among those who applauded the best in sport were Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, new World heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, Portuguese footballer Luis Figo, Portugal's legendary marathon runner Rosa Mota, the golden goal hero of Germany's women's World Cup winning team, Nia Künzer, and Formula One racing driver David Coulthard.

The complete list of winners:

  • Sportsman Of The Year: Michael Schumacher
  • Sportswoman Of The Year: Annika Sorenstam
  • Team Of The Year: England Rugby Union
  • Newcomer Of The Year: Michelle Wie
  • Comeback Of The Year: Hermann Maier
  • Sportsperson With A Disability: Earle Connor
  • Alternative Sportsperson: Layne Beachley
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Arne Naess
  • Sport For Good Award: India - Pakistan

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