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Athletes have the power to change the world. On Mandela Day, leading athletes recite our first patron’s iconic speech from the 2000 Laureus Awards and reflect on Nelson Mandela’s sporting legacy. Celebrating 25 years of Laureus. #SportForGood #SportUnitesUs

Sensational Świątek A dominant @iga_swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova without dropping a game to win her first #Wimbledon title 👏 6-0, 6-0 and she’s now 6-0 in Grand Slam finals 🏆

Introducing the latest episode of Spirit of Sport 🎬 🔹 An exclusive interview with Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, Simone Biles looking back at Paris 2024 🔹 Football manager Sean Dyche and tennis star Paula Badosa both reflect on mental health and wellbeing 🔹 Laureus…

All at Laureus are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Felix Baumgartner, recipient of the 2013 Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award following his iconic jump from the edge of space. An incredible athlete, whose fearless spirit pushed boundaries and inspired…

On Mandela Day, @Springboks legend and Laureus Academy Member @BryanHabana reflects on a historic sporting moment at the 1995 @RugbyWorldCup, and the sporting legacy of Laureus' first patron, Nelson Mandela. #SportUnitesUs

'I would say it always seems impossible until it's done. Those are Nelson Mandela's words.' The inspirational story of Apish Tshetsha. Starting out as a co-founding participant who couldn't swim, he's now a surfer, mentor and role model at @WavesforChange. #SportforGood

'I've lost a lot of friends to the criminal life, but thank God I managed to stick to sports' Wanderson De Oliveira reflects on the role the sport of boxing and Laureus supported @lutapelapaz has played on his life. From Complexo da Mare to the @Olympics stage. #SportforGood

'The words of Nelson Mandela resonate very well with me. I've seen sport change lives, literally' Watch the story of David Thiru Njihia and the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA), the first programme Laureus Sport for Good supported. #SportforGood #SportUnitesUs

Ah, we're so proud of Annie’s incredible journey ❤️shows what’s possible when talent meets opportunity & support. We’re proud to provide mentorship, training & community to young athletes so they can shine like Annie🌟.

'It was a way of me getting out of trouble, and then I realised I had a talent' @TeamGB and @BritAthletics sprinter @AnnieTagoe's life was changed when she started attending the Laureus supported @TrackAcademy programme in London. Click to watch her story ⤵️ #SportforGood

At the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards, Nelson Mandela - Laureus' first patron - delivered an inspirational and iconic speech. His powerful words defined our mission and as we celebrate Mandela Day and 25 years of Laureus, they remain as relevant as ever. #SportForGood

'It still stands today, every word he said has a strong meaning' Laureus Academy Members Edwin Moses, @nadiacomaneci10, Nawal El Moutawakel and @SFitzpatrick92 reflect on the 2000 Laureus Awards, meeting our first patron and Nelson Mandela's sporting legacy. #SportForGood

'It’s magic. It’s the history of tennis.' Laureus Ambassador @GarbiMuguruza reflects on the @Wimbledon title she won on this day in 2017 ✨ #Wimbledon | @WTA

Favourite assist? 🅰️ ⚽ Lamine Yamal - Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year - reflects on a special day, one year ago 🇪🇸 #EURO2024 | @SEFutbol

History for Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 He becomes the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title 🏆 #Wimbledon

Wishing Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year, Lamine Yamal, a very happy 18th birthday 🥳 #Laureus25

'It's the greatest annual sporting event on earth' Twelve months on from his record-breaking 35th stage win, @MarkCavendish shares his love for the @LeTour. #TDF2025