NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Alysa Liu attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I love Alysa, I'm glad she's happy, and I also think "What would Rita Ora wear to a funeral" is not style advice anyone should take.
Trinity Rodman
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Trinity Rodman attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
And "remember that time Zendaya wore a robot suit" is probably not something anyone should use as inspiration, either. This is like C3PO + foxy boxing + Prom.
Eileen Gu
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Eileen Gu attends Time100 Sports Gala at Pier 60 on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
Another gorgeous dress. Add that to her Guo Pei, and she's done VERY well for herself lately.
Lindsey Vonn
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Lindsey Vonn attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
She ALSO stepped it up.
Anna Leigh Waters
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Anna Leigh Waters attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
She is a pro pickleball player -- one of the best ones -- and showing up in dill green sure is a choice once you know that. But she looks really cute. And...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Anna Leigh Waters, fashion detail, attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
... I am a sucker for a kitschy purse.
Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Chloe, NO. Unless it cost $29.99. Did it cost $29.99?
Russell Wilson and Ciara
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I feel like Russell Wilson is moving into a Bruno Mars era.
Madison Chock, Evan Bates
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) Madison Chock and Evan Bates attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Madi is never not serving face.
Jessie Diggins
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Jessie Diggins attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
She is the best cross-country skiier in American history. Also, I wrote "cross-country singer" at first, which would be a great new sport to add. Ski, AND belt out Carrie Underwood hits.
Elle Duncan
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Elle Duncan attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Gold accessories were the right choice.
Alex Morgan
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Alex Morgan attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I know she's pregnant, and feet often misbehave during gestation, but can I still hate the shoe choice? I can, right?
Jordan Chiles in Oscar de la Renta
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Jordan Chiles attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I want to like this, and I almost do, but the flowers look very much like someone made a mad dash to Michael's.
LeBron and Savannah James
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) LeBron James and Savannah James attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I have to say, this time around... I just kinda don't care where LeBron ends up. Not with any ill-feelings; I don't like the Lakers and I don't care what happens to them, either. But I feel like as a general sports fan I should be a lot more curious how this plays out.
Damar Hamlin
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Damar Hamlin attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Damar making a heart with his hands, when his heart attack almost killed him, makes me weirdly emotional.
Nikki Hiltz
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Nikki Hiltz attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Nikki is a joy to watch compete -- they are a middle-distance runner -- and they look dapper in this suit.
Mikaela Shiffrin
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Mikaela Shiffrin attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I wonder if this looked better in person. It isn't photographing very interestingly.
Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
And here is our favorite hockey/speed-skating power couple. I'd love to see some colors on them next year.
Ashlyn Harris
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Ashlyn Harris attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Shrug.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
I don't have anything to say about this outfit. I just like the word GILGEOUS.
Ilia Malinin
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Ilia Malinin attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
The heels! The weird tail on his satin shirt! The blousy neck! Quad God is clearly cosplaying a French poet who is working on an extremely pretentious modernization of The Epic of Gilgamesh.
Fernando Mendoza
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Fernando Mendoza attends the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
Very handsome.
Quinn and Jack Hughes
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: (L-R) Quinn Hughes and Jack Hughes attend the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)
These two look like they're trying to look like little angels so that Mom won't come over and smell their breath.
Kristin Juszczyk and Kyle Juszczyk
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Kristin Juszczyk and Kyle Juszczyk attend the 2026 Time100 Sports Gala on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Nice pattern, but I don't totally understand the crumb catcher under her chest. Well, clearly i DO understand it -- it's for catching crumbs -- but at least make it retractable.
