Overview
- Simone Biles was named Sportswoman of the Year, earning her fourth Laureus award and tying Serena Williams' record.
- Armand Duplantis, Sweden's pole vault world record holder, was honored as Sportsman of the Year.
- Real Madrid won Team of the Year, while 17-year-old Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal received Breakthrough of the Year.
- Rebeca Andrade of Brazil was awarded Comeback of the Year after a triumphant return from multiple injuries to win Olympic gold.
- Special awards went to Rafael Nadal as a Sporting Icon and Kelly Slater for Lifetime Achievement in surfing.