Breakout stars of the year 2023

Breakout stars of the year 2023

The 19-year-old Frenchman was selected as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick by the San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama

Wembanyama

Wembanyama, who stands 7ft 4in tall, is expected to be one of the faces of the Paris Olympic Games

Sha'Carri Richardson

The sprinter stunned by winning the World Championship 100m final from lane 9 in Budapest

Richardson

Her championship record run of 10.65sec denied Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Linda Caicedo

The teenage footballer burst onto the scene at the FIFA Women's World Cup, helping Colombia reach the quarters

Caicedo

Caicedo, 18, had a goal nominated for FIFA's Puskas award. She has now moved to Real Madrid

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra scored a remarkable 123 runs not out for New Zealand against England in the World Cup opener

Ravindra

The 24-year-old went on to become the first New Zealander to score three World Cup centuries

Qin Haiyang

Qin Haiyang powered to four gold medals including the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke finals

Qin Haiyang

The 24-year-old would be one to watch out for at the Olympics, but may have to deal with a returning Adam Peaty