Mega-sports stars Derek Jeter, Stephen Curry, Alex Morgan, Lindsey Vonn, Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson were among the winners of the second annual Kids’ Choice Sports 2015, Nickelodeon’s adrenaline-packed awards show where kids celebrated their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments. Hosted by Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, orange mohawked blimps were handed out live to honorees on July 16 from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles in one slimy sports celebration.
Five-time World Series Champion Derek Jeter was honored with the Legend Award at this year’s show in recognition of his unmatched talent, integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field. Upon receiving his golden mohawked blimp, Jeter was then suddenly doused from head to toe in gold slime that fell from a New York Yankees sign high above the stage.
Throughout the night, three kids had the opportunity to compete in one athletic feat each as part of Nickelodeon’s “Triple Shot Challenge,” which gave them the opportunity to win $50,000. Two of the talented kids kicked and shot their ways to victory in the soccer and basketball challenges. Thirteen-year-old Roee Maor played in the soccer competition, where he had five attempts to hit the crossbar from 30 yards away in 60 seconds. The Demarest, New Jersey, native nailed the crossbar on the first attempt, taking home a check for $50,000. A short time later, 14-year-old Jonathan Clark of Monrovia, Calif. sunk a half-court shot on the first attempt of five, also walking away with a $50,000 prize.
The live broadcast of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 will encore Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Replays of the awards will also air on Sunday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on TeenNick and Wednesday, July 22, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons. Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 will also be available on the Nick App and Nick.com by signing in through participating TV Everywhere providers, and via Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Friday, July 17.
The following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2015 winners:
BEST MALE ATHLETE
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Alex Morgan (USWNT and NWSL, Portland Thorns FC)
FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
HANDS OF GOLD
Mike Trout (MLB, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
SICKEST MOVES
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
Lindsey Vonn (Professional Alpine Ski Racer)
MOST ENTHUSIASTIC PLAYER
Gabby Douglas (US Gymnastics)
KING OF SWAG
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
QUEEN OF SWAG
Serena Williams (WTA)
BEST CANNON
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
