The 2009 ESPY Award Winners

The stars were out at the 2009 ESPY Awards to honor the best athletes from around the world. No surprise here, Michael Phelps was the big winner having picked up 3 awards (Best Male Athlete, Best US Male Olympian and Best Record Breaking Performance).

Wimbledon winners Roger Federer and Serena Williams grabbed the top tennis honors and Tiger Woods picked up the best golfer award.

Did your favorites grab awards? If not, who do you think should have won?

Best Male Athlete:
Michael Phelps Swimming

Best Female Athlete:
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics

Best Moment:
US swim team wins thrilling finish in Olympic relay


Best Team:
Los Angeles Lakers

Best Coach-Manager:
Phil Jackson Los Angeles Lakers

Best Game:
Super Bowl XLIII


Best Championship Performance:
Michael Phelps Olympic Swimming

Best Play:
Roethlisberger to Holmes Super Bowl Winning TD



Best Upset:
US Soccer shocks Spain in the Confederations Cup Semifinals


Best Breakthrough Athlete:
Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons

Best Record Breaking Performance:
Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer

Best Sports Movie:
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story

Best Male Golfer:
Tiger Woods

Best Female Golfer:
Lorena Ochoa

Best Male Tennis Player:
Roger Federer

Best Female Tennis Player:
Serena Williams

Best Male College Athlete:
Tim Tebow Florida Football

Best Female College Athlete:
Maya Moore Connecticut Women’s Basketball

Best Male Athlete With A Disability:
Jason Lester Ironman

Best Female Athlete With A Disability:
Erin Popovich Swimming

Best Male International Athlete:
Usain Bolt Jamaica, Sprinter

Best Female International Athlete:
Lorena Ochoa México, Golf

Best Baseball Player:
Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals

Best NBA Player:
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers

Best WNBA Player:
Candace Parker Los Angeles Sparks

Best NFL Player:
Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals

Best NHL Player:
Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins

Best MLS Player:
Landon Donovan LA Galaxy

Best Male Action Sports Athlete:
Shaun White Snowboarding/Skateboarding

Best Female Action Sports Athlete:
Maya Gabeira Surfing

Best US Male Olympian:
Michael Phelps Swimming

Best US Female Olympian:
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics



Best Jockey:
Calvin Borel

Best Bowler:
Norm Duke

Best Driver:
Jimmie Johnson

Best Fighter:
Manny Pacquiao Boxing