Nominees

Pieter Van Den Hoogenband

Australia Men's Cricket Team

Under their outstanding captain Ricky Ponting, Australia were the dominant cricket team in 2007, winning a third consecutive World Cup in Barbados in April.  They were unbeaten through the tournament.

Karrie Web

Inge De Bruijn

Beatrice Hess

Tara Dakides

Heike Dreschler

Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman’s victory in the 400 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was one of the most indelible moments in Olympic history.

Vinny Lauwers

Australian paraplegic yachtsman, Vinny Lauwers, was the deserved winner in the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category.

Marion Jones (Rescinded)

Award rescinded after the sporting successes on which the Laureus World Sports Academy voted have been revoked by the relevant sport governing body.