Look Back: 2012 Endurance LIVE Awards

Chrissie Wellington accepts the award for Female Triathlete of the Year presented by TYR. Photo: Scott Draper

Ann Wessling and Bob Babbitt hosted the evening. Photo: Scott Draper

The 2012 Endurance LIVE award recipients. Craig Alexander (Male Triathlete of the Year) and Danny Hart (Performance of the Year) were not in attendance. Photo: Scott Draper

The show was held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Photo: Scott Draper

Nine athletes were honored at the 20th anniversary of the Endurance LIVE Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. Photo: Scott Draper

The evening celebrated the world’s best endurance athletes and their achievements from 2011. Photo: Scott Draper

The evening included pre- and post- awards parties. Photo: Scott Draper

The crowd was made up of industry professionals, athletes and celebrities. Photo: Scott Draper

Photo: Scott Draper

All of the notable athletes were invited on stage as part of the show's "parade of athletes". Photo: Scott Draper

The presenting sponsor, REFUEL | got chocolate milk?, presented its new campaign, which features several professional athletes. Photo: Scott Draper

Jenny Barringer Simpson accepts her award for Female Runner of the Year presented by Competitor.com. Photo: Scott Draper

Apolo Anton Ohno accepts the award for Celebrity Athlete of the Year presented by Competitor.com. Photo: Scott Draper

Ned Overend earned the honor of Cycling Legend presented by Velo Magazine. Photo: Scott Draper

Lukas Verzbicas was named Male Runner of the Year presented by Shoebacca.Verzbicas has since switched his focus to triathlon, with the goal of earning a spot on the 2012 London Olympic team. Photo: Scott Draper

Challenged Athlete of the Year presented by Refuel: got chocolate milk? went to Andre Kajlich. Photo: Scott Draper

Jenny Barringer Simpson. Photo: Scott Draper

Apolo Anton Ohno has some fun backstage. Photo: Scott Draper

Apolo Anton Ohno. Photo: Scott Draper

Chrissie Wellington is no stranger to the Endurance LIVE Awards. Photo: Scott Draper

Chrissie Wellington has announced she will be taking time away from the Ironman distance for 2012. Photo: Scott Draper

Olympics-bound Meb Keflezighi earned the Competitor of the Year award presented by Refuel: got chocolate milk?. Photo: Scott Draper

Photo: Scott Draper

Photo: Scott Draper