• Simone Biles named Sportswoman of the Year, marking her fourth Laureus award win.
• Mondo Duplantis wins Sportsman of the Year, also receiving his first Laureus award.
• The ceremony celebrated 25 years, with various awards acknowledging athletic excellence across multiple sports.

The Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid honored the most celebrated athletes, with Simone Biles being awarded the Sportswoman of the Year and Mondo Duplantis receiving the Sportsman of the Year honour. This recognition comes after Biles' impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Games, where she won gold in team, all-around, and vault competitions, alongside a silver in the floor exercise, making a significant comeback after her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics. Biles' fourth Laureus win ties her with tennis legend Serena Williams for the most awards, and she expressed her joy, stating, "I’m so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus Award." according to Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Africa News.

Mondo Duplantis, known for his record-breaking feats in pole vaulting, received his first Laureus award after being nominated multiple times in the past. He captured the honor from last year's winner, Novak Djokovic, and humorously noted, "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 solidified his reputation by winning a second consecutive Olympic gold and breaking his own world record for the ninth time at the Paris Games, further enhancing his legacy in athletics according to Channel News Asia, Reuters, and Africa News.

The Laureus ceremony also recognized other remarkable athletes, such as Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, who was celebrated for her tremendous comeback, winning the Comeback of the Year award after overcoming serious injuries. Teenage footballer Lamine Yamal was awarded Breakthrough of the Year after contributing significantly to Spain’s European Championship victory. The event not only commemorated individual achievements but also served as a testament to sportsmanship and resilience on a global scale, showcasing awards across disciplines and confirming that athletes like Rafael Nadal and Tom Pidcock were also included among the honorees according to Reuters, and Africa News.