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Jefferson-Wooden, Sawe and Duplantis top World Athletics award nominees

Original: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sabastian Sawe and Mondo Duplantis headline 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year nominees

World Athletics has released its nominee list for the 2026 Athlete of the Year awards, with sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, marathon runner Sabastian Sawe and pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis among the headline names. The shortlist recognises the standout performers of the past season, and fans are now weighing up who deserves the sport's top individual honour.

Why now: The release of the Athlete of the Year shortlist always sparks debate among athletics fans about the deserving winner.

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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