Vettel & Franklin win Laureus awards

Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel and American Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin have been named Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Vettel, 26, was recognised after earning a fourth consecutive title in 2013. Four-time Olympic champion Franklin, 18, was rewarded for her ground-breaking six world championship golds. "It's a big honour and one of the most special trophies I have received," Vettel said. He was presented with the award by former motor racing world chpion Emerson Fittipaldi. The German, in Kuala Lumpur ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, beat athletes Usain Bolt and Mo Farah, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, American basketball star LeBron James and tennis player Rafael Nadal to the prize.