After breaking one of the most historic world records in sport, Wayde Van Niekerk is nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Golfer Ernie Els is the only South African up for an accolade at this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.

Spain enjoyed a double celebration when tennis champion Rafael Nadal and their soccer team walked away with top prizes at the Laureus Sports Awards.

Swimming champion Natalie Du Toit has won the annual Laureus Disability award, Sascoc said on Wednesday.

Roger Federer is in the running to take his fifth sportsman of the year title after being named on the shortlist for the Laureus Sports Awards.