For me, male athlete of the year is a tie between Ryan Crouser and Karsten Warholm. Both completely dominated their event all the way through the season to the DL finals, won the Olympic title and set world records. Crouser was head and shoulders above the opposition, while Warholm dominated despite strong competition from Rai Benjamin.
Female athlete of the year is a bit harder, but I think Yulimar Rojas just edges out Sydney McLaughlin. Both set world records and won Olympic titles, but McLaughlin didn't compete as much internationally. Elaine Thompson-Herah is third: three Olympic gold medals and although no WR, came closer than anyone would have expected to a WR widely thought to be unreachable, but not unbeaten.
British athlete of the year is a clear win for Keely Hodgkinson: British record (and a tough one to beat), silver medal behind a generational talent, and the DL final win to polish things off. Laura Muir second, with a silver medal taking the scalp of the overreaching Sifan Hassan and breaking her own British record; and Josh Kerr third for his silver.
Moment of the Year: that shared HJ gold.
Who are your choices?
Female athlete of the year is a bit harder, but I think Yulimar Rojas just edges out Sydney McLaughlin. Both set world records and won Olympic titles, but McLaughlin didn't compete as much internationally. Elaine Thompson-Herah is third: three Olympic gold medals and although no WR, came closer than anyone would have expected to a WR widely thought to be unreachable, but not unbeaten.
British athlete of the year is a clear win for Keely Hodgkinson: British record (and a tough one to beat), silver medal behind a generational talent, and the DL final win to polish things off. Laura Muir second, with a silver medal taking the scalp of the overreaching Sifan Hassan and breaking her own British record; and Josh Kerr third for his silver.
Moment of the Year: that shared HJ gold.
Who are your choices?
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