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22-04-2025
- Sport
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Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Biles, Duplantis and Real win big; check out all winners from Madrid ceremony
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal was declared the Breakthrough of the Year, becoming the sixth footballer to win that award. Check all winners from Laureus World Sports Awards 2025. read more Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 was held in Madrid as world's greatest sportspersons were honoured. Images: Reuters The Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 concluded on Monday with a glittering ceremony in Madrid, attended by some of the biggest names in the sporting world, including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Simon Biles, Luis Figo, and many more. It proved to be an even greater night for American gymnast Biles, who was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour. Biles, who won gold medals in the team, all-around and vault competitions, as well as a silver on the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Games to complete a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from events at the Tokyo Olympics, won the Laureus award for the fourth time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD That equalled the record held by tennis great and U.S. compatriot Serena Williams. 'I'm so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus Award,' Biles said. 'I won this Award for the first time in 2017 and Laureus has been a part of my story since then. There might be a little girl watching someone like me on television and deciding she can do it, too.' Last year's winner Novak Djokovic handed Duplantis his first Laureus award after he was nominated in each of the last three years, becoming only the second track-and-field athlete to win it after Usain Bolt. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time, Duplantis won a second straight Olympic gold medal in Paris, breaking his own world record for the ninth time, before shattering it once again in the Silesia Diamond League meeting the following month. 'I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus, this is the ultimate award that we athletes want to win. I know because this is the fourth time I have been nominated – and that proves it's harder to win a Laureus than an Olympic gold medal,' Duplantis joked. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won the Comeback of the Year award after completing her inspirational return from career-threatening injuries at the Paris Games to win the gold medal in the floor competition. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Teenage football sensation Lamine Yamal, who helped Spain win the European Championship last year, won the Breakthrough of the Year, the sixth footballer to win that award. The Laureus World Sports Awards nominees are selected by the global media, while the winners are determined by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy. The awards have been presented annually since 2000. Laureus World Sports Awards prize money: Unlike many award ceremonies, the Laureus Awards emphasise honour and recognition over monetary rewards. Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: List of winners World Sportswoman of the Year: Simone Biles World Sportsman of the Year: Mondo Duplantis World Team of the Year: Real Madrid World Breakthrough of the Year: Lamine Yamal World Comeback of the Year: Rebeca Andrade World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Jiang Yuyan World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Tom Pidcock Laureus Sport for Good: Kick4Life Laureus Sporting Icon: Rafael Nadal Laureus Lifetime Achievement: Kelly Slater With agency inputs
Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Gymnast Simone Biles and pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
US gymnast Simone Biles poses with the Sportswoman of the year award. PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID - The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on April 21. Biles, who won gold medals in the team, all-around and vault competitions, as well as a silver on the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Games to complete a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from events at the Tokyo Olympics, won the Laureus award for the fourth time. That equalled the record held by tennis great and United States compatriot Serena Williams. "I'm so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus Award," Biles said. "I won this Award for the first time in 2017 and Laureus has been a part of my story since then. There might be a little girl watching someone like me on television and deciding she can do it, too." Last year's winner Novak Djokovic handed Duplantis his first Laureus award after he was nominated in each of the last three years, becoming only the second track and field athlete to win it after Usain Bolt. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time, Duplantis won a second straight Olympic gold medal in Paris, breaking his own world record for the ninth time, before shattering it once again in the Silesia Diamond League meeting the following month. Swedish athlete Armand Duplantis poses with the Sportsman of the year award. PHOTO: REUTERS "I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus, this is the ultimate award that we athletes want to win. I know because this is the fourth time I have been nominated – and that proves it's harder to win a Laureus than an Olympic gold medal," Duplantis joked. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won the Comeback of the Year award after completing her inspirational return from career-threatening injuries at the Paris Games to win the gold medal in the floor competition. Teenage football sensation Lamine Yamal, who helped Spain win the European Championship in 2024, won the Breakthrough of the Year, the sixth footballer to win that award. The Laureus World Sports Awards nominees are selected by the global media, while the winners are determined by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy. The awards have been presented annually since 2000. List of winners World Sportswoman of the Year: Simone Biles World Sportsman of the Year: Mondo Duplantis World Team of the Year: Real Madrid World Breakthrough of the Year: Lamine Yamal World Comeback of the Year: Rebeca Andrade World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Jiang Yuyan World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Tom Pidcock Laureus Sport for Good: Kick4Life Laureus Sporting Icon: Rafael Nadal Laureus Lifetime Achievement: Kelly Slater REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2025 U.S. gymnast Simone Biles arrives ahead of the awards ceremony REUTERS/Juan Medina MADRID (Reuters) -The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday. Biles, who won gold medals in the team, all-around and vault competitions, as well as a silver on the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Games to complete a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from events at the Tokyo Olympics, won the Laureus award for the fourth time. That equalled the record held by tennis great and U.S. compatriot Serena Williams. "I'm so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus Award," Biles said. "I won this Award for the first time in 2017 and Laureus has been a part of my story since then. There might be a little girl watching someone like me on television and deciding she can do it, too." Last year's winner Novak Djokovic handed Duplantis his first Laureus award after he was nominated in each of the last three years, becoming only the second track-and-field athlete to win it after Usain Bolt. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time, Duplantis won a second straight Olympic gold medal in Paris, breaking his own world record for the ninth time, before shattering it once again in the Silesia Diamond League meeting the following month. "I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus, this is the ultimate award that we athletes want to win. I know because this is the fourth time I have been nominated – and that proves it's harder to win a Laureus than an Olympic gold medal," Duplantis joked. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won the Comeback of the Year award after completing her inspirational return from career-threatening injuries at the Paris Games to win the gold medal in the floor competition. Teenage soccer sensation Lamine Yamal, who helped Spain win the European Championship last year, won the Breakthrough of the Year, the sixth footballer to win that award. The Laureus World Sports Awards nominees are selected by the global media, while the winners are determined by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy. The awards have been presented annually since 2000. List of winners: World Sportswoman of the Year: Simone Biles World Sportsman of the Year: Mondo Duplantis World Team of the Year: Real Madrid World Breakthrough of the Year: Lamine Yamal World Comeback of the Year: Rebeca Andrade World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Jiang Yuyan World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Tom Pidcock Laureus Sport for Good: Kick4Life Laureus Sporting Icon: Rafael Nadal Laureus Lifetime Achievement: Kelly Slater (Reporting by Fernando KallasEditing by Toby Davis)
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leverkusen in the race for Laureus Sport award
Bayer Leverkusen is nominated for the 2025 Laureus Sport award in the 'Breakthrough of the Year' category. Die Werkself won each of the past three domestic trophies, and they also reached the final of the 2024-25 Europa League. The annual award ceremony honors individuals and teams from the world of sport. Bayern Munich won 'Team of the Year' twice thanks to their treble-winning seasons. The German national team also won the accolade in 2015 for winning the World Cup the previous year. Leverkusen is the only team on the list of nominees for 'Breakthrough of the Year'. Lamine Yamal will be the favorite after his splendid campaign with Spain and Barcelona, while Victor Wembanyama also made the list following his debut season in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. The remaining three nomination places are taken by Olympic gold medalists Letsile Tebogo (200m), Julien Alfred (100m) and Summer McIntosh (200m butterfly, swimming). The voting process will involve Laureus World Sports Academy's ambassadors. The winners of the 25th Laureus Sport award will be announced in Madrid on April 21.
See - Sada Elbalad
03-03-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal & Aitana Bonmatí Nominated for 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards
3 FC Barcelona players were among the nominees of the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards. There blaugrana nominees across the different categories, namely Aitana Bonmatí, Lamine Yamal, and Barça Women team. Aitana Bonmatí, who won the Sportswoman of the Year award last year, as well as second Ballon d'Or, was among the nominees of this year's awards. Barcelona's breakthrough star Yamal had an extraordinary 2024 after his outstanding performance in 2024 Euro with Spain. He was announced among the candidates for the Breakthrough of the Year prize. He won the Golden Boy and Kapa Trophy. FC Barcelona Women also had another all-conquering year, including the second Champions League in a row.
