What happened: Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone received the World Athletics Awards for world athletes of the year in Monaco.
Why it matters:
- The awards recognise outstanding performances in athletics on a global stage.
- Athletes, fans, and national teams gain recognition and motivation from these honours.
MNN Take: The World Athletics Awards highlight top achievements in track and field, celebrating athletes who have excelled internationally during the year.
Sources: BBC Sport