The ESPY Awards are a highlight on the sports calendar, known for delivering countless memorable moments and speeches. Each year, award winners represent a diverse and inspiring group of athletes who captivate audiences both on and off the field. Many of these athletes go on to become highly sought-after for speaking engagements, appearances, and endorsements, sharing their journeys, insights, and inspiration with fans worldwide.
Retired USWNT Co-Captain, Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time World Cup Champion
During her illustrious career, soccer star Alex Morgan was USA’s it girl. Morgan was a collegiate All-American, Olympic Gold Medalist, U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, and finalist for the FIFA
Forward for the Milwaukee Bucks
In 2013 the Milwaukee Bucks selected Greek hoops star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Growing up the Nigerian immigrant dreamt of playing professional basketball, an
Pro Bowl Running Back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley has been one of the best running backs in the NFL over his career. Barkley was a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time 1,000-yard back during his first six seasons with the New York Giants
Retired 13-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints & First Ballot NFL Hall of Famer
Drew Brees is widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time. After starring at Purdue University, where he set numerous Big Ten and school records, he was drafted by the San Dieg
Inspirational High School Football Coach with No Limbs
Rob Mendez's story is simply incredible. He was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, which prevented his limbs to develop when he was an embryo. Despite living his entire life without arms and legs, he be
New Orleans Pelicans Star
Zion Williamson was the top overall pick of the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson was one of the great one-and-done players in college basketball history. Williamson starred for D
Retired Three-Time National Champion UConn Basketball Coach
Jim Calhoun is the former head basketball coach at the University of Connecticut and one of the greatest coaches of all-time. Calhoun won three national championships and his teams played in four Fin
Soccer Star
Lionel Messi was born and raised in Argentina and played his youth club soccer on Newell s Old Boys from 1995 to 2000 and with Barcelona from 2000 to 2003. After seeing time on Barcelona s C and B sen
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes with the tenth overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Mahomes put up huge numbers as the starting quarterback at Texas Tech for two seasons. As a junior, h
Outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich is expected to be a foundational piece of the Milwaukee Brewers franchise for years to come. The Marlins showed tremendous faith by signing the then 23-year-old Yelich to a seven-yea
Three-Time NHL MVP
Alexander Ovechkin is the captain of the Washington Capitals and one of the top stars in the National Hockey League. Ovechkin is a five time All-Star and three time NHL MVP. Known for his attacking
NASCAR Driver
Kyle Busch is a racing phenom. At age 16 he began competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and went on to earn a spot as a development driver for Hendrick Motorsports on the ARCA RE/MAX Series.
Star Forward for the New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart is a WNBA star for the New York Liberty. Stewart was the first overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm. In six seasons in Seattle, she went on to be a four-time WNBA A
2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Winner
Brooke Henderson is one of the top golfers in the world. She became the youngest winner ever of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in 2016. Henderson was also the second-youngest woman to ever win a
Retired 20-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion
Roger Federer is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, male tennis players of all time. The Swiss native began his professional career in 1998 after ending his junior career as No. 1 in the wo
Record-Setting Grand Slam Tennis Champion
Serena Williams first captured the world No. 1 tennis ranking in 2002 and has since gone on to win 23 Grand Slam championships, including seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, five Wimbledon cha
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Snowboarder
Chloe Kim is one of the top nowboarders in the world. She is a six-time Winter X Games medalist. She first came on to the scene by winning the silver Winter X Games medal in SuperPipe. Kim has since w
Legendary Swedish Soccer Player
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the captain of the Swedish national team and is his country’s all-time leading scorer. Ibrahimovic dominated for Paris Saint-Germain, becoming a two-time Ligue 1 Player of the Y
WWE Wrestler
Joe Anoa段, better known by his ring name of Roman Reigns, was a professional wrestler as well as a former professional football player. Anoa段 played football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and we
Skateboarding Star
Nyjah Huston is one of the most successful skateboarders in the world today. Huston is a five-time champion of the Street Skateboarding League. He has collected more prize money than anyone in skatebo
Australia's All-Time Leading Goal Scorer
Sam Kerr is a star soccer player who captains the Australian national team and plays for Chelsea in the FA Women's Super League. She has also played for the Perth Glory in the Australian W-League and
PGA Tour Star
Brooks Koepka is one of the top golfers in the world today. Koepka is best known for winning the 2017 and 2019 U.S. Open and the 2018 and 2019 PGA Championship. With those victories, he became the fir
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and UFC Commentator
Daniel Cormier is a UFC veteran and one of the greatest heavyweight fighters in the organization's history. Cormier was the second fighter to ever hold belts in two weight classes simultaneously and t
The ESPY Awards are a highlight on the sports calendar, known for delivering countless memorable moments and speeches. Each year, award winners represent a diverse and inspiring group of athletes who captivate audiences both on and off the field. Many of these athletes go on to become highly sought-after for speaking engagements, appearances, and endorsements, sharing their journeys, insights, and inspiration with fans worldwide.
Retired USWNT Co-Captain, Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time World Cup Champion
Pro Bowl Running Back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Retired 13-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints & First Ballot NFL Hall of Famer
Retired Three-Time National Champion UConn Basketball Coach
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