MOSCOW, December 28 World number one Serbian Novak Djokovic recognized the best athlete of 2023 according to L'Equipe, according to the website of the French publication.
The title “Champion of Champions” has been awarded to the best athlete since 1946 based on the results of a vote in which the editors of the publication take part. Djokovic won the Australian Open, Roland Garros and US Open in 2023, and also reached the Wimbledon final. The Serb won 24 titles at Grand Slam tournaments and became the absolute record holder for this indicator in the Open era.
The all-male rating is as follows:
1. Novak Djokovic (Serbia, tennis) – 876 points;
2. Leon Marchand (France, swimming) – 361;
3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Formula 1) – 348;
4. Noah Lyles (USA, track and field) – 315;
5. Siya Kolisi (South Africa, rugby) – 216;
6. Marco Odermatt (Switzerland, alpine skiing) – 197;
7. Johannes Boe (Norway, biathlon) – 155;
8. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, cycling) – 151;
9. Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands, cycling) – 132;
10. Erling Haaland (Norway, football) – 130.
Among women, American gymnast Simone Biles, who resumed her sports career in July, was recognized as the best. The four-time Olympic champion in 2023 became the most titled gymnast in history.
Top 10 women's rating L'Equipe:
1. Simone Biles (USA, artistic gymnastics) – 812;
2. Mikaela Shiffrin (USA, alpine skiing) – 709;
3. Katie Ledecky (USA, swimming) – 446;
4. Aitana Bonmati (Spain, football) – 345;
5. Demi Wollering (Netherlands, cycling) – 246;
6. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics) – 191;
7. Sherika Jackson (Jamaica, athletics) – 153;
8. Jennifer Hermoso (Spain, football) – 106;
9. Tigist Assefa (Ethiopia, athletics) – 56;
10. Lotte Kopecky (Belgium, cycling) – 55.
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