IAAF World Athletes of the Year 2012

Usain Bolt won the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for the 4th time(previously won in 2008,2009 and 2011) on Saturday Nov 24,2012 after defending his 100 and 200 meter gold medals in 2012 London Olympic Games. 

Sprinter Allyson Felix of the United States took home the women's award.

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Sprinter Allyson Felix(USA)who won the gold medal in the 200-meters,won the women's award