Michael Phelps. Runners-up: Katie Ledecky, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles
2/3 of the way through the year - here are the contenders for Best Athlete of 2016
January-Von Miller
February-Lionel Messi
March - Buddy Hield
April-Breanna Stewart
May - Klay Thompson
June - LeBron James
July-Serena Williams
August-Michael Phelps