Caitlin Clark has added a new award to the collection she's built in Iowa. And now one of his awards has become his first.
The former Iowa State women's basketball star, who was taken No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft, received the 94th AAU James E. Sullivan Award on Tuesday in New York.
The award has been presented annually since 1930 to the nation's best athlete at the Olympic, collegiate, or similar elite level, and she is the first to win the award twice. Clark also received this honor in 2023. Former Iowa State wrestler Spencer Lee is the only Hawkeye in school history to win this award (2019).
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The Sullivan Award recognizes leadership, citizenship, character and sportsmanship on and off the field. Other finalists for the award include wrestler David Taylor, speed skater Emery Lehman, gymnast Frederick Richard, Texas volleyball player Madisen Skinner and para swimmer Noah Jaffe. Ta.
Voting for the award opened to the public on Tuesday, March 12, and closed at 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 19, ahead of Clark's Iowa State Championship appearance. Previous recipients include Bobby Jones (1930), Bill Walton (1973), Bruce Jenner (1976), Carl Lewis (1981), Janet Evans (1989), and Peyton Manning. (1997), Tim Tebow (2007), and Missy Franklin (2012). Among other things.
Caitlin Clark's awards
Clark was named the 2024 Wooden Award recipient on April 10. This award is presented annually to the most outstanding women's basketball player who has achieved significant success on the court. Clark has also been recognized by the Sporting News, Associated Press, Women's Basketball Coaches Association (Wade Trophy), Basketball Writers of America (Ann Meyers Drysdale Award), Naismith Trophy, and more.
Clark is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball, both men's and women's, finishing with 3,951 career points. She led the University of Iowa to the NCAA title game in her second consecutive season in 2024, marking her fourth trip to the Finals for the third time in school history.
Clark also signed an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike, making her the largest sponsorship deal for a women's basketball player.