Jessica Ennis is the belle of the ball as she scoops ANOTHER award as Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year in Rio de Janeiro
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She is a symbol of Britain’s success in the London 2012 games and poster girl for a new generation of young women
From taking home gold at the Games to being made a CBE this year, Jessica Ennis' career has been going from strength to strength.
And now the sports star can add another accolade to her already burgeoning CV after she was awarded Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year last night at the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro.
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Dazzling: Jessica Ennis poses with the award for Laureus World Sportswomen of the Year in the winners studio during the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards at Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
The 27 year old, who has proven that sport and glamour most certainly go hand-in-hand, looked stunning in a flowing floor-length cream gown, which she teamed with simple silver jewellery and a glowing tan.
Speaking in Rio - home to the 2016 Olympics - the heptathlete said: 'There have been a few ups and downs, but you have those.
Another one to add to the cabinet: It has been a stellar eighteen months for the Olympic star and this is just another one of her recent awards
'Last year was just an incredible high, and things have happened since, but we are just trying to keep our heads down, focus and look towards the Worlds.'
And Ennis wasn't the only British athlete showing off some serious style credentials.
Victoria Pendleton showed off her enviable toned physique in a fitted red dress with daring split, which she teamed with a simple up do and black clutch bag.
Lady in red: Fellow Olympic athlete Victoria Pendleton wowed in a floor length red dress and stylish up do
Adding to the glamour of the evening was Desperate Housewives' beauty Eva Longoria who dazzled in a floor-length red gown, which showcased her toned and tanned back.
Also painting the town red was Brazilian actress Morena Baccarin who wowed as she made a speech on stage in front of the talented audience at the event.
Adding to the glamour: It seems that red was the colour order of the evening with Eva Longoria stunning in a floor-length number
Bringing sexy back: The American actress looked every inch the Hollywood starlet in a backless dress
Glamorous affair: Brazilian actress Morena Baccarin made a speech on stage in another stylish red dress
It was a great night all round for British sports stars with tennis champion Andy Murray taking home the World Breakthrough of the Year gong after winning gold in the singles and silver in the mixed doubles at the Games as well as his first grand slam title at the US Open.
Sebastian Coe, the chairman of the organising committee for London 2012, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The World Team of the Year went to the European Ryder Cup squad, which featured seven UK golfers.
Other winners included Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who was named World Sportsman of the Year for a third time after he claimed a treble of gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay in London.
Iconic: Sprinter Usain Bolt showed off his iconic pose with the award for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
A great night for British sport: Laureus Academy Member Lord Sebastian Coe also picked up an award for his Olympic achievements
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