The 2025 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards were celebrated in Baden-Baden, honoring top athletes from various disciplines. Zehnkampf-Weltmeister Leo Neugebauer, Biathlon World Cup winner Franziska Preuß, and the German basketball team were named Sportsman, Sportswoman, and Team of the Year, respectively. Neugebauer, 25, who recently won gold at the World Championships in Tokyo, was the clear favorite with 2,343 votes, surpassing swimmers Florian Wellbrock and Florian Lipowitz. Neugebauer expressed his excitement, calling the award a 'full circle moment.' Preuß, 31, achieved her career-best season, winning the overall Biathlon World Cup and securing her first World Championship gold in the individual event after overcoming health setbacks. She narrowly beat gymnast Darja Varfolomeev and swimmer Anna Elendt in the voting. The German basketball team secured their fourth 'Team of the Year' title after winning the European Championship in Riga, led by NBA star Dennis Schröder. This marks their first combined World and European champion title. The event also featured a historic first: the inaugural award for 'Special Olympics Athlete of the Year,' given to short-track speed skater Sophie Dziadek, who won medals at the Winter World Games in Turin. Additionally, a tribute was paid to the late biathlon star Laura Dahlmeier, who tragically died in a climbing accident in Pakistan at age 31. The ceremony was attended by 720 guests, with remarks from Usain Bolt and emotional moments commemorating Dahlmeier. The winners' list included other notable athletes across various sports, reflecting Germany’s diverse sporting achievements in 2025.