VOICED : Los Oscar del deporte en Rio

The Laureus Awards, known as the Oscars of sports, were held in Rio de Janeiro. Usain Bolt won Best Male Athlete for the third time, while Michael Phelps received an honorary award for his exceptional career. Jessica Ennis was named Best Female Athlete, and Andy Murray was recognized as the revelation of the year. Félix Sánchez won for Best Sporting Comeback. This was the first time the awards were held in Rio, a city preparing for the World Cup and Olympics.

What are the Laureus Awards often compared to?

• The Tonys

• The Oscars

• The Grammys

• The Emmys

Which athlete won the Best Male Athlete award in 2012?

• Michael Phelps

• Lionel Messi

• Andy Murray

• Usain Bolt

What special recognition did Michael Phelps receive?

• Best Male Athlete

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Honorary Award for Career Achievements

• Best Comeback

Who was awarded the Best Female Athlete?

• Serena Williams

• Simone Biles

• Jessica Ennis

• Maria Sharapova

Which city hosted the Laureus Awards for the first time?

• Rio de Janeiro

• New York

• London

• Tokyo