Alysa Liu wins Best Breakthrough Athlete at 2026 ESPYS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The 2026 ESPYS took place on July 15 in New York City, celebrating outstanding athletes and performances. Alysa Liu, the Olympic gold medalist, was awarded Best Breakthrough Athlete. Stephen Curry received the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, while the championship-winning New York Knicks were honored as Best Team. The event featured notable appearances, including presenters like Lindsey Vonn and Eileen Gu, and comedian Marcello Hernández hosted the show. Athletes also posed for exclusive portraits with PEOPLE.
- •Alysa Liu awarded Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYS
- •Stephen Curry honored with Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award
- •New York Knicks named Best Team of the year
- •Lindsey Vonn and Eileen Gu among presenters
- •The event featured exclusive portraits for athletes
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — See Sports’ Biggest Stars Pose in PEOPLE’s 2026 ESPYS Photo Booth — Including Best Breakthrough Athlete Winner Alysa Liu (Exclusive)
"Athletes smiled for PEOPLE during the N.Y.C. awards show on Wednesday, July 15
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