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US Stars Nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
3 Mar
Summary
- US swimmers nominated for World Sportswoman of the Year.
- Athletes honored for 2025 accomplishments at world championships.
- Awards ceremony to be held in Madrid on April 20.
U.S. Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, alongside Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, are nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards. They are vying for the World Sportswoman of the Year honor following their exceptional 2025 seasons.
Ledecky secured gold in the 800m and 1500m freestyle at the World Swimming Championships, setting a record as the first swimmer to win seven world titles in a single event. McLaughlin-Levrone earned 400m and 4x400m relay gold at the World Track and Field Championships, running the second-fastest 400m time in history.
Jefferson-Wooden achieved a rare sweep of 100m, 200m, and 4x100m golds at the same championships. They are nominated alongside other international stars, including Faith Kipyegon, Aitana Bonmatí, and Aryna Sabalenka. The Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony is scheduled for April 20 in Madrid.
