The Laureus World Sports Awards marked its 25th anniversary on Monday, with the 2025 ceremony being held in Madrid. The event celebrated the most outstanding athletic achievements from the previous calendar year, with winners selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy, comprising 69 retired sporting legends.
On the red carpet, athletes donned glamorous silhouettes, wearing creations from luxury brands and embracing current fashion trends. Here, WWD takes a closer look at the standout red carpet moments from the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles
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Simone Biles wore a formal evening gown by Saudi Arabian designer Eman AlAjlan. The dress featured a strapless bodice with an intricate black pattern over a nude underlay. The top featured a structured, corset-like design with a plunging neckline, while the skirt had multiple layers — a shorter black structured layer on top that created volume around the hips, and a flowing, sheer black skirt that extended to the floor.
Biles was nominated for the Sportswoman of the Year award for her historic Paris 2024 performance, competing against Aitana Bonmatí, Aryna Sabalenka, Faith Kipyegon, Sifan Hassan and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey Vonn wore head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana. Her outfit included a fitted black blazer with a textured pattern, matching high-waisted black trousers in the same textured fabric and a black bralette worn under the blazer, creating a midriff-baring look. She completed the look with sandals from the Italian brand and a silver necklace
Vonn hosted the ceremony, marking her continued involvement with Laureus since becoming an Academy member in 2021.
Rebeca Andrade
Rebeca Andrade
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Rebeca Andrade wore a black one-shoulder dress with a fitted bodice, featuring a dramatically structured, voluminous skirt in a balloon shape. She paired it with a structured handbag by Maison Ernest and gold statement jewelry.
Andrade was shortlisted for Comeback of the Year after overcoming three ACL tears (2015, 2017, 2019) and securing a gold medal on floor and silver on vault in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz wore a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket by Louis Vuitton, a white dress shirt and a black bow tie, keeping it classic. He accessorized his look with a Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Platinum Ice Blue 40mm timepiece, estimated at $249,000.
Alcaraz was nominated for Sportsman of the Year, recognizing his historic 2024 season.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal wore a well-fitted black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels, a crisp white dress shirt, a black bow tie and formal trousers. On the wrist, he sported the Richard Mille RM 35-03 “Rafael Nadal” Black Carbon timepiece, estimated at $417,000.
