Serena Williams’ opposition for Laureus Sportswoman of the Year?

Question

Serena Williams has been nominated for the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, but who else is in the running?

Answer 1

The other nominees are: Shelly-Ann Fraser, who added World Championship 100 metres gold to her Olympic gold medal in 2009; Federica Pellegrini, a swimmer who broke the four minute barrier in 400m freestyle; Sanya Richards, an athlete who won her first individual 400m gold medal in a global championship; Britta Steffen, a swimmer who won the World Championship 50m & 100m gold in world record times; and Lindsey Vonn, a skier who won the World Cup for a second year and two gold medals at World Championships.