Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal won the Laureus World Sports Award Breakthrough of the Year in 2025. The young star plays as a winger for FC Barcelona and helped Spain win the European Championship. He became the youngest player to play, score, and appear in a final of the tournament. He also won the Kopa Trophy in 2024 for being the best under-21 footballer.
Simone Biles Named Sportswoman of the Year
American gymnast Simone Biles received the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award. She won three gold medals and one silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is her fourth time winning a Laureus award, tying her with Serena Williams.
Mondo Duplantis Becomes Sportsman of the Year
Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year. In 2024, he won Olympic gold in Paris and set two new world records. He also won his second World Indoor Championship gold medal.
Real Madrid Wins Team of the Year
Spanish football club Real Madrid received the Laureus World Team of the Year award. The team had an outstanding season, winning the UEFA Champions League and LaLiga titles.
Rafael Nadal Honored with Sporting Icon Award
Legendary Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal was awarded the Sporting Icon Award. He has won 22 Grand Slam titles during his career and officially retired in 2024. He received the award for his long-lasting impact on tennis.
Kelly Slater Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
American surfer Kelly Slater was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. He is considered one of the greatest surfers of all time and has won multiple world titles. The award honors his long and successful career in the sport.
Rebeca Andrade Wins Comeback of the Year
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won the Comeback of the Year award. After recovering from injuries, she won a gold medal in the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tom Pidcock Named Action Sportsperson of the Year
British mountain biker Tom Pidcock was awarded the Action Sportsperson of the Year. He won his second Olympic gold in cross-country mountain biking at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Jiang Yuyan Awarded Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
Chinese para-swimmer Jiang Yuyan was honored as the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability. She won seven gold medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, matching the record set by swimmer Mark Spitz in 1972.
