2025 Laureus World Sports Awards Celebrate Athletic Excellence in Madrid
| Category | Winner | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Laureus World Sportsman of the Year | Mondo Duplantis (Pole Vault - Sweden/USA) | - First win after three consecutive nominations. <br> - Recognized as the greatest pole vaulter of all time. <br> - Won second World Indoor Championship gold and Olympic gold in 2024. <br> - Broke his own world record for the ninth time. |
| Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year | Simone Biles (Gymnastics - USA) | - Fourth win, equaling Serena Williams' record. <br> - Made a heroic comeback at the Paris Olympics, winning three gold and one silver medal. <br> - Previously honored with the Comeback of the Year award. |
| Laureus World Team of the Year | Real Madrid (Football - Spain) | - Won multiple titles including La Liga and the Champions League in the 2024 season. |
| Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year | Coco Gauff (Tennis - USA) | - Won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2024. <br> - Emerged as a rising star in tennis. |
| Laureus World Comeback of the Year | Novak Djokovic (Tennis - Serbia) | - Returned to World No. 1 ranking after recovering from injury and winning multiple titles in 2024. |
| Laureus Sport for Good Award | Football Beyond Borders (UK) | - Recognized for using football to empower disadvantaged communities globally. |