Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been named Sportsman of the Year by French daily L'Equipe.
The double Olympic sprint champion, who holds the world records in the 100m and 200m events, was also awarded the prize in 2008 and 2009.
"It has been a great season. I worked a lot to win again. It has been a real pleasure and an honour to defend my titles," Bolt told the L'Equipe 21 TV channel. "Now I look forward to Rio to break some records."
Tennis star Serena Williams, who won Wimbledon, the US Open and two Olympic gold medals in 2012, took the gong for Sportswoman of the Year.
Judo heavyweight gold medallist Teddy Riner and 400m freestyle swimming champion Camille Muffat were named as the best French athletes of the year by the newspaper.
