Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Donovan Bailey has been announced as the President of the 2016 SPORTEL Awards Jury ©SPORTEL

Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Donovan Bailey has been announced as the President of the 2016 SPORTEL Awards Jury.

The Canadian, who claimed top honours in the 100 metres and 4x100m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Games, is a three-time world record holder and three-time world gold medallist.

He is now a world renowned sports media analyst for leading broadcasters such as the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Bailey will chair the Jury of the Golden Podium Competition, selecting the most beautiful sports footage of the year. 

The winner is due to be announced during the SPORTEL Awards ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on October 25.

Donovan Bailey won a gold medal in two events at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, including the 100m ©Getty Images
Donovan Bailey won a gold medal in two events at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, including the 100m ©Getty Images

Prince Albert II of Monaco will be present at the ceremony, where the winners of the SPORTEL Book Competition will also be confirmed.

The competition selects the best two international books "containing the most stunning illustrations of sport and showcasing the emotions behind sporting endeavours".

The SPORTEL Awards Jury members are due to be announced shortly.