Historic Triumphs: Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis Shine at 25th Laureus World Sports Awards

In Madrid, the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards celebrated athletic excellence, highlighting Paris Olympians and Paralympians, including Simone Biles and Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis. Biles, honored with her fourth Sportswoman of the Year award, echoed the transformative power of sports. Duplantis, the second track-and-field athlete to win Sportsman of the Year, humorously noted the award's prestige. Other notable winners included Rebeca Andrade for Comeback of the Year and Lamine Yamal for Breakthrough of the Year, alongside Kick4Life receiving the Sport for Good Award.