The finalists for the Athlete of the Year awards have been announced by World Athletics. The long-list of nominees has been narrowed down to the top two men and top two women finalists in three categories:
- Track athlete,
- Field athlete,
- Out-of-stadium athlete.
These finalists were chosen during the first round of voting, through polling from the World Athletics Council, World Athletics Family and a public vote on social media.
Each of the twelve finalists has delivered a season worth remembering, from record-breaking performances on the track to breathtaking field dominance and marathon mastery. Their efforts have defined 2025’s athletics calendar — and made this year’s awards one of the most hotly contested in memory.
The Athlete of the Year in each category, as well as the overall winners, will be revealed at a ceremony in Monaco on Sunday 30 November as part of the World Athletics Awards 2025.
Athlete of the Year 2025: Finalists
Women’s track
- Femke Bol (NED) – world 400m hurdles champion
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) – world 400m champion
Men’s track
- Noah Lyles (USA) – world 200m champion
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) – world 800m champion
Women’s field
- Tara Davis-Woodhall (USA) – world long jump champion
- Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) – world high jump champion
Men’s field
- Mondo Duplantis (SWE) – world pole vault champion
- Mattia Furlani (ITA) – world long jump champion
Women’s out of stadium
- Peres Jepchirchir (KEN) – world marathon champion
- Maria Perez (ESP) – world 20km and 35km race walk champion
Men’s out of stadium
- Sabastian Sawe (KEN) – London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion
- Alphonce Simbu (TAN) – world marathon champion
Also Read: 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships: Full List Of Winners
Fans To Vote
Now, the spotlight shifts to the final round of public voting between 4–9 November, where fans will have the final say on who takes home the men’s and women’s World Athlete of the Year titles. Fans can cast their votes directly through World Athletics’ official channels, ensuring the final winners truly reflect the sport’s global heartbeat.
