2009 ESPY Winners

Arthur Ashe Courage Award: President Nelson Mandela

Jimmy V Award For Perseverance: Don Meyer, Northern State University coach

Best Comeback: Dara Torres, Olympic swimmer.

Best Female Athlete: Nastia Liukin, Gymnastics

Best Male Athlete: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming

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: Steelers vs. Cardinals in 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 Swimming

Best Sports Movie: The Express: The Ernie Davis Story

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 Triathlete

Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Erin Popovich, Swimming

Best International Male Athlete: Usain Bolt (Jamaica, Sprinter)

Best International Female Athlete: Lorena Ochoa (Mexico, 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, Los Angeles Galaxy

Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding

Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Maya Gabeira, Surfing

Best Bowler: Norm Duke

Best Driver: Jimmie Johnson

Best Fighter: Manny Pacquiao, Boxing

Best Male Golfer: Tiger Woods

Best Female Golfer: Lorena Ochoa

Best Jockey: Calvin Borel