Laureus and MARCA Team Up to Present Spanish Sport for Good Honour
Pau Gasol + Marc Gasol - Basketball
Pau is an All-Star (2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016), two-time NBA champion (2009, 2010), world champion (2006), three-time European champion (2009, 2011, 2015) and triple Olympic medallist (silver in 2008 and 2016, bronze in 2016) are the main sporting accolades which have led to his nomination. He has dedicated his time off the court to charitable endeavours, notably working with UNICEF fighting for children's rights around the world.
Marc has been a powerhouse in basketball since 2006. He has been an integral player on the Spain national team, helping them become World Champions (2006, 2019). He brought silver medals home to Spain during the Beijing Olympics (2018) and the London Olympics (2012). Adding to his long list of accolades, he was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2013), in addition to appearing in the second best defensive quintet and in the second best quintet in the league. He won an NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors (2019).
Alongside their incredible sporting achievements, the talented brothers established the Gasol Foundation together, promoting healthy habits among children and their families with the aim of ending childhood obesity.
Susana Rodríguez – Paratriathlon