Netherlands
These awards are presented annually by Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF) to the best athletes of Netherlands who have performed exceptionally well in their sports in the given year. The winners receive "Jaap Eden Award" entitled after Jaap Eden ( the only male Dutch athlete to win world championships in both bicycle racing & speed skating).
| # | Year | Title | Winner | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2018 | Sportsman of the Year | Kjeld Nuis | Speed Skating |
| 2. | 2018 | Sportswoman of the Year | Suzanne Schulting | Speed Skating |
| 3. | 2018 | Disabled Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year | Bibian Mentel | Para Snowboarding |
| 4. | 2017 | Sportsman of the Year | Tom Dumoulin | Cycling |
| 5. | 2017 | Sportswoman of the Year | Dafne Schippers | Athletics |
| 6. | 2017 | Disabled Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year | Jetze Plat | Para Cycling |
| 7. | 2016 | Sportsman of the Year | Max Verstappen | Formula One (F1) |
| 8. | 2016 | Sportswoman of the Year | Sanne Wevers | Gymnastics |
| 9. | 2016 | Disabled Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year | Liesette Bruinsma | Para Swimming |
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