The 2023 track and field season was filled with wonderful performances from some of the best athletes in the sport. Now, it’s time to see who indeed is the Athlete of the Year.
Earlier in November, World Athletics announced the finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year. Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, World Athletics announced the finalists for the Men’s World Athlete of the Year.
Here are the finalists for the Men’s World Athlete of the Year award (names listed in alphabetical order and in the order listed by World Athletics):
- Neeraj Chopra (javelin)
- Ryan Crouser (shot put)
- Mondo Duplantis (pole vault)
- Kelvin Kiptum (marathon)
- Noah Lyles (100m, 200m)
Facts about the nominees:
- Four of the nominees won world titles in their event at the World Championships in Budapest.
- Two of the nominees hold world records in their respective events.
- Mondo Duplantis is the lone finalist who won the Diamond League title in his respective event.
According to World Athletics, voting closed on October 28, and there was a three-way voting process that determined the finalists for the award. The winner of the Women’s World Athlete of the Year award will be announced on Dec. 11.
