Tom Pidcock Wins Laureus Action Sportsperson of Year for Olympic Gold

British cyclist Tom Pidcock was named the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year after dramatically defending his Olympic mountain bike title at the 2024 Paris Games, overcoming a puncture to win gold. Pidcock is the fourth British cyclist to win this award, highlighting his versatility and continued success across cycling disciplines. The prestigious Laureus Awards also saw Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis win Sportsman of the Year for his Olympic gold and repeated world record-breaking performances, while American gymnast Simone Biles was named Sportswoman of the Year after her triumphant Olympic comeback. Additional honors included Barcelona's Lamine Yamal winning Breakthrough of the Year and Real Madrid being named Team of the Year. The awards recognized exceptional achievements across sports, with Pidcock's resilience and dominance in mountain biking standing out among this year's honorees.