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‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

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‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

Laureus World Sports Awards

winners announced at Laureus World Sports Awards 

The greatest names in sport gathered in the heart of Madrid as the winners of the Laureus World Sports Awards were revealed at a spectacular red-carpet event.

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The Laureus World Sports Awards honours, recognises and celebrates the world's greatest athletes, the inspirational power of sport and its ability to change lives.  



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