Fittingly disciplines of running, jumping and throwing are represented among the five shortlisted athletes to underscore the all-round success of athletics event this year.

Female Finalists are: (in alphabetical order)
Yelena Isinbayeva, Russia
Sanya Richards, USA
Valerie Vili, New Zealand
Blanka Vlasic, Croatia
Anita Wlodarczyk, Poland