MADRID :The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.Biles, who won gold medals in the team, all-around and vault competitions, as well as a silver

DAVID COVERDALE IN MADRID: The US superstar gymnast picked up the prestigious prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards following her success at last year's Paris Olympics.

Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles win top honors at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.

Pole Vault star Mondo Duplantis became the second track and field athlete after Usain Bolt to win the Laureus Sportsman Of The Year award on Monday, April 21. Apart from Duplantis, Simone Biles and Lamine Yamal were also honoured.