Abu Dhabi:
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and American tennis player Serena Williams won the woman's prize.
Bolt won three gold medals at last year's athletics world championships and set world records in the 100 and 200-meter races. Williams, who also earned the award for a second time, won the Australian Open and Wimbledon and regained the No. 1 ranking.
The Laureus Sports Awards recognize achievements in 2009.
Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters earned the award for the Comeback of the Year. Clijsters won the U.S. Open last year after she was absent from tennis for almost two years, getting married and giving birth.
List of Laureus Award winners Wednesday:Sportsman of the YearUsain Bolt, Jamaica (Athletics)
Sportswoman of the YearSerena Williams, United States (Tennis)
Team of the YearBrawn GP, Britain (Auto Racing)
Comeback of the YearKim Clijsters, Belgium, Tennis
Breakthrough of the YearJenson Button, Britain, (Auto Racing)
Action Sportsperson of the YearStephanie Gilmore, Australia (Surfing)
Sportsperson of the Year with a DisabilityNatalie du Toit, South Africa, (Swimming)