Between world titles, Surfer Polls, and more, Kelly Slater has to be one of the most decorated athletes in history, and he added to his list of bling this week, winning an almost-unprecedented fourth Laureus Sportsperson of the Year award, a prestigious honor bestowed in London on Monday. Tennis player Roger Federer is the only other athlete with four. “This is a historic moment with Kelly Slater; he had a stellar year,” said Tony Hawk, a member of the Laureus academy. Slater, of course, won his 11th world title in surfing in 2011. His quest for 12 begins later this month as the world tour kicks off in Australia. Via ESPN.

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