Image: World Athletics The 12 Athlete of the Year finalists have been confirmed, as the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2025 continues. The top two athletes in each category – track, field and out of stadium – have been chosen from the first round of voting, which comprised votes from the World Athletics Council, World Athletics Family and a public vote on social media. One of the two athletes will take the crown in their category. A final round of voting – cast by f