Caitlin Clark wins two ESPYs commemorating her final year at Iowa

Caitlin Clark won two of the three ESPYs she was nominated for an it is no question as to why.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball as South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) defends during the NCAA Tournament championship basketball game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cleveland.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball as South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) defends during the NCAA Tournament championship basketball game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Cleveland. / Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA
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Caitlin Clark has yet another trophy to her trophy case and can now officially close the door on her time with Iowa women's basketball. The annual ESPY Awards were held Thursday, July 11, and were hosted by former tennis star Serena Williams.

With so many athletes and celebrities in attendance, awards were handed out and speeches were given, although there were some notable faces missing including Clark. Clark is currently in the middle of her first WNBA season after being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever, but that didn't stop her from sending in a video thanking everyone for supporting her and getting her to the point she is.

Clark was nominated for three awards, the most by any athlete, and walked away with two, Best College Athlete, women's sports, and Best Record-Breaking Performance. The award Clark was nominated for but did not win was Best Female Athlete, which went to fellow WNBA star A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.

Clark was recognized for her amazing career at Iowa and amazing performance in her senior season where she set record after record. Of course, the one record that everyone will remember is the one she won her second ESPY.

Not only did Clark break Kelsey Plum's all-time scoring record for women's basketball, but she went one step further and broke "Pistol Pete" Maravich's all-time scoring record, and she did so in Caitlin Clark fashion.

Clark was three points away from the women's record so what does she do? She does the most Caitlin Clark three and pulls up from the logo and drains a long three to get the record.

When it came to breaking Maravich's record, the shot may not have been quite as impressive, but it was history nonetheless. Clark broke the record on a technical foul free throw and did so without even blinking an eye.

Clark had an amazing career at Iowa and can now close the book on her college career. She is currently still making a name for herself in the WNBA and can be seen draining threes and having crazy assists even at the pro level.

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