2016 Kids' Choice Sports facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2016 Kids' Choice Sports |
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Host | Russell Wilson | |||
Date | taped July 14, 2016 aired July 17, 2016 |
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Location | Pauley Pavilion | |||
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Network | Nickelodeon | |||
Runtime | 90 minutes | |||
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The 3rd Annual Kids' Choice Sports was a super fun awards show! It happened on July 14, 2016, at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. You could watch it on TV three days later, on July 17. Russell Wilson, the awesome quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and a Super Bowl champion, was the host again!
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Who Helped Plan the Show?
A special group called the Kids' Choice Sports Council was created. These experts helped decide who should be nominated for awards. They also gave ideas for new award categories. This made sure the show was fair and exciting!
Some of the famous athletes on the council included:
- Baron Davis (a former NBA All-Star)
- Ken Griffey Jr. (a baseball legend)
- Lisa Leslie (a WNBA superstar)
- Cal Ripken Jr. (a baseball Hall of Famer)
- Deion Sanders (an NFL Hall of Famer)
- Misty May-Treanor (an Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist)
- Michael Phelps (the most decorated Olympian ever)
- Tony Hawk (a professional skateboarder)
Who Hosted and Presented?
The amazing Russell Wilson was the host of the show. Many other famous people and athletes helped present the awards!
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Legend Award Winner
The legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant received the special 2016 Legend Award. This award honors athletes who have made a huge impact in sports.
Who Were the Nominees and Winners?
Here are the athletes who were nominated for awards. The winners are shown in bold!