SPORT FOR GOOD
Nominees
All the Nominees from the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards.
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Dirk Nowitzki
In 2011, Dirk Nowitzki became the first European-born player to receive the Most Valuable Player Award in the NBA Finals, as Dallas Mavericks beat Miami Heat 4-2 to win their first ever title.
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Eric Abidal
In May, FC Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1 to win the Champions League.
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Lionel Messi
The greatest footballer of his generation - and still just 24 - Messi scored 53 goals in all competitions for Barcelona in the 2010/11 season.
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Cadel Evans
Won the 2011 Tour de France after dramatically taking the lead in the time trial on the penultimate day of the race.
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Carissa Moore
Only 19, Carissa Moore burst onto the women’s competitive surf scene in 2011 with astonishing results.
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Darren Clarke
Darren Clarke’s victory in the Open Championship at the age of 42 was one of the most emotional sporting moments of the year.
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David Weir
After his face has appeared on advertising billboards, newspapers and local buses, David Weir will be one of the most recognisable athletes taking part in next summer’s Paralympic Games in London and one of Britain’s best hopes for a gold medal.
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Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic became the dominant player in men’s tennis in 2011, winning three Grand Slam tournaments - the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open - and taking over the world No 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal on July 4.
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Terezinha Guilhermina
Terezinha Guilhermina, who is visually impaired and runs all her races with a guide, is the world-record holder in the 100, 200 and 400 metres T11 sprints and a strong contender for gold medals in the London Paralympics in 2012.
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Kelly Slater
At the age of 39, Kelly Slater won a record 11th World Surfing Championship. His heat win at the Rip Curl Pro Search over talented young Brazilians Gabriel Medina, 17, and Miguel Pupo, 19, gave him the points he needed to take the title.
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About the Laureus World Sports Awards
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