Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic added to his ever-growing trophy cabinet by winning the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year at a glittering ceremony in London on Monday.
Djokovic enjoyed a stellar 2011, clinching the
Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open grand
slam titles.
UDarren Clarke was awarded the comeback
of the year award for winning the Open Championship
at the age of 42, while Rory McIlroy won the
Breakthrough of the Year gong after lifting the US Open.
Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton was given the Lifetime Achievement award, but was unable to attand the ceremony as he underwent minor surgery to remove a gallstone.
'Blade Runner' athlete Oscar Pistorius won the Disability award after becoming the first amputee to win a track medal in a non-disabled World Championships - a silver in the 4x400metre relay.
Champions League winners Barcelona were named Team of the year, while Kenyan long-distance runner Vivian Cheruiyot took home the Sportswoman of the Year prize.
