, he is the only athlete born outside of the United States to have won the accolade, though three additional foreign sportsmen have earned nominations. Track and field athletes have won more awards than any other sport with four with three triathlon winners and two winners each coming in sledge hockey, mixed martial arts,  and wrestling.
He is the sole athlete born abroad to have received the honor, although three additional foreign sportsmen have been nominated. Track and field athletes have won more awards than any other sport with four, including three triathlon winners and two each in sledge hockey, mixed martial arts, and wrestling.