Semenya is up for one of the most prestigious awards of the year at the 2018 Laureus Awards. – By Lwando Njamela

On Tuesday, 16 January, newly-wed mid-distance runner Caster Semenya, was once again nominated for the prestigious World Sportswoman of the Year award.

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The 800m world champion Semenya is up against strong nominees, including the Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza, three-time Laureus award winner in the category, Serena Williams, 16-time world athletics championship medallist Allyson Felix, 19-year-old swimming sensation Katie Ledecky and Overall World Cup champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin all making the top six.

I believe in God not because my parents told me,not because the church told me, but because i've experienced his goodness and mercy myself . I am blessed to be nominated among the best ?#Teamcobra

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The nominees, as voted for by members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, will be revealed in Monaco on 27 February and votes can be cast at myLaureus.com from January 2 until February 26, with the winner being announced on stage at the awards ceremony in Monaco.

To see the rest of the nominees visit awards.laureus.com.

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