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Jefferson-Wooden, Sawe and Duplantis top Athlete of the Year nominees
Original: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sabastian Sawe and Mondo Duplantis headline 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees
World Athletics has unveiled its nominees for the 2026 Athlete of the Year awards, with sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, marathon runner Sabastian Sawe and pole vault record-holder Mondo Duplantis leading the shortlist. The nomination puts a spotlight on a year of standout performances in track and field, and fans and commentators are now debating who among the frontrunners deserves the sport's top individual honour.
Why now: World Athletics has just announced the shortlist for its prestigious annual awards, prompting debate among athletics fans.
Melissa Jefferson-WoodenSabastian SaweMondo DuplantisWorld Athletics
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- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sabastian Sawe and Mondo Duplantis headline 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees · Olympics
- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sabastian Sawe and Mondo Duplantis headline 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees · Olympics
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