Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Russell Westbrook, Odell Beckham Jr., Simone Biles, Kevin Durant, Usain Bolt and this year’s host Russell Wilson took home a coveted orange mohawked blimp at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017. The slime-filled celebration was hosted for a third straight year by Seattle Seahawks franchise quarterback and Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson. Kids’ Choice is the only show where kids celebrate their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments.
American competitive swimmer Michael Phelps was honored with the Legend Award at this year’s show in recognition of his world record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent, and outstanding sportsmanship in and out of the pool. Upon receiving his golden mohawked award, Phelps was doused from head to toe in glistening gold slime.
In a special moment during Kids’ Choice Sports 2017, Nickelodeon also presented two-time Olympic Gold medalist Simone Manuel with the first-ever #SeeHer Award, honoring her inspirational achievements which have broken down multiple barriers for women and girls. The #SeeHer movement aims to eliminate all gender bias by recognizing the importance of accurately portraying girls and women in television and advertising.
Kids and families from around the country showed their support for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments by voting in 12 categories. Kids’ Choice Sports 2017 was taped live on July 13 from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles and will premiere on Sunday, July 16, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) as a simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons.
Checkout the full list of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017 winners:
FAVORITE MALE ATHLETE
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
FAVORITE FEMALE ATHLETE
Simone Biles (Professional Artistic Gymnast)
KING OF SWAG
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
QUEEN OF SWAG
Serena Williams (WTA)
BEST CANNON
Serena Williams (WTA)
BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
Claressa Shields (Professional Boxer)
CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Russell Westbrook (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME
Keala Kennelly (Professional Surfer)
FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Laurie Hernandez (Professional Artistic Gymnast)
HANDS OF GOLD
Odell Beckham Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)
NEED FOR SPEED
Usain Bolt (Professional Track & Field Athlete)
SICKEST MOVES
Kevin Durant (NBA, Golden State Warriors)
Courtesy of Nickelodeon
