Olympians scattered the crowd at the ESPYs in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, including Sochi stars and several summer athletes in team sports.
The Olympics weren’t quite as big a part of the broadcast as in 2013, when Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte made Jon Hamm‘s monologue, but a few took home awards. Here are some of the notable attendees:
Had an amazing time working as a red carpet correspondent for @USOlympic Signing off, ready to enjoy the show! #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/n3oDATC02E
— Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian (@JazmineFenlator) July 17, 2014
Sochi Olympic bobsledder Jazmine Fenlator interviewed Olympians and Paralympians for TeamUSA.org.
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Sochi Paralympic snowboard bronze medalist Amy Purdy was in the recently released ESPN the Magazine “Body Issue.”
My night has been made! @TheRock is even better looking in person & so sweet! Thx 4 the pic! pic.twitter.com/86ltqQj1BR
— Dara Torres (@DaraTorres) July 17, 2014
The 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Dara Torres honored her alma mater, the University of Florida, for winning the women’s Capital One Cup.
Olympic slalom champ Mikaela Shiffrin was nominated for Best Female Athlete, won by 2008 judo bronze medalist Ronda Rousey.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING!!!! Love all the support... Just won an #ESPY !!! pic.twitter.com/xO7ugmqcpp
— sage kotsenburg (@sagekotsenburg) July 17, 2014
Olympic snowboard slopestyle champion Sage Kotsenburg won the Best Male Olympian ESPY.
Did I really win two ESPYS last night?! Can't believe it! Such an inspiring award show, I'm truly honored... 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gtmZqmksJX
— Jamie Anderson (@JamieAsnow) July 17, 2014
Kotsenburg’s female counterpart, Jamie Anderson, won Best Female Olympian and Female Action Sports Athlete.
Athletes come in all shapes and sizes! College Basket ball v.s. Skiing pic.twitter.com/BQ1cngWx4Q
— Maddie Bowman (@maddiebowman) July 17, 2014
Olympic ski halfpipe gold medalist Maddie Bowman was nominated for Best Female Olympian.
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Four-time Olympic medalist Alpine skier Julia Mancuso (center) was in the “Body Issue” in 2010.
Finally I'm a winner @DangeRussWilson gave me the Espy for best sidepiece... (Talking bout my leg, chill!) #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/tmHs0asUxS
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) July 17, 2014
Summer and Winter Olympian Lolo Jones also met 1976 Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner in Los Angeles.
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Olympic halfpipe champion Kaitlyn Farrington was nominated for Best Female Olympian.
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Olympic ski slopestyle gold medalist Joss Christensen walked the red carpet with ski halfpipe Olympian Brita Sigourney.
Declan Farmer is off to the red carpet for the #ESPYS. Last chance to vote for him! http://t.co/MKcatT9hSk pic.twitter.com/bX89eiY4fY
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) July 16, 2014
Paralympic sledge hockey champion Declan Farmer won the ESPY for Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Farmer’s teammate, Josh Sweeney, won the first Pat Tillman Award for Service.
