Elaine Thompson-Herah was named World Athletics Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, a historic win after her record-breaking Olympic performances.
What happened at the Olympics?
She became the first woman to win 100m, 200m, and 4x100m golds at one Olympics since Florence Griffith Joyner in 1988.
Thompson-Herah clocked the second-fastest 100m and 200m times in history, with 10.54 and 21.53 seconds respectively.
Why it matters for Elaine Thompson-Herah
This award solidifies her position as a leading athlete in track and field, following her impressive Olympic wins.
Thompson-Herah's times trailed only Florence Griffith Joyner's world records, showcasing her exceptional skill.
What comes next for Thompson-Herah?
As the first Jamaican woman to win the award since Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013, Thompson-Herah's win marks a significant milestone.
She earned the women's award among finalists that included Sifan Hassan, Faith Kipyegon, Sydney McLaughlin, and Yulimar Rojas.
Thompson-Herah's achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
And her win is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes.
But Thompson-Herah's journey to the top was not without challenges.
So she had to overcome tough competition from other talented athletes.
The World Athletics Athlete of the Year award is given to the best athletes in the sport, and Thompson-Herah's win is well-deserved.
The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, with Karsten Warholm winning the men's award.
Warholm broke the world record in the 400m hurdles twice, with a time of 46.70 on July 1 and 45.94 in the Tokyo Olympic final.
Thompson-Herah's win is a significant achievement, and she will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field.