Laureus World Sports Awards 2025: Check Complete Winners List

​The 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary with a grand ceremony in Madrid, honoring outstanding athletes and teams for their exceptional performances over the past year. The event recognized both individual brilliance and collective achievements across various sports disciplines.

The Laureus World Sports Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of Sports”, celebrated the most remarkable athletes and sporting achievements of the past year. Held in the vibrant city of Madrid, the 2025 edition of the event brought together legends, rising stars, and game-changers across various disciplines.

Mondo Duplantis: The Vaulting Legend

Mondo Duplantis, the 25-year-old Swedish-American pole vaulter, was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, a title he clinched for the first time after being nominated three years in a row.

• Duplantis is hailed as the greatest pole vaulter of all time. He surpassed top contenders like:

• Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis – Spain)
• Léon Marchand (Swimming – France)
• Tadej Pogačar (Cycling – Slovenia)
• Max Verstappen (Formula 1 – Netherlands)

In 2024, Duplantis:

• Won his second World Indoor Championship gold.
• Broke his own world record for the ninth time.
• Won Olympic gold in Paris.

His award was even more memorable with Usain Bolt—the only other track-and-field athlete to win this honour—paying a special tribute to him.

Simone Biles: The Queen Returns

After a period of absence from competition, Simone Biles made a heroic comeback at the Paris Olympics, winning:

• Three gold medals
• One silver medal

She was honoured with the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, making it her fourth win, a feat that equals Serena Williams’ record.

• This win affirms her status as one of the most decorated gymnasts in history.
• Biles and Duplantis both previously earned the Comeback of the Year honour, showcasing their resilience.

Full List of Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 Winners

Category	Winner
World Sportsman of the Year	Mondo Duplantis
World Sportswoman of the Year	Simone Biles
World Team of the Year	Real Madrid
Breakthrough of the Year	Lamine Yamal
Comeback of the Year	Rebeca Andrade
Sportsperson with a Disability	Jiang Yuyan
Action Sportsperson of the Year	Tom Pidcock
Sport for Good Award	Kick4Life
Sporting Icon Award	Rafael Nadal
Lifetime Achievement Award	Kelly Slater