Announcement of the Calendar Year 2025 Male and Female Athletes of the Year
This MARADMIN announces the Calendar Year 2025 Male and Female Athletes of the Year and Team of the Year. Captain Danielle Audino was selected as Female Athlete of the Year for her professional road cycling achievements, Major Kyle King was named Male Athlete of the Year for winning his third Marine Corps Marathon, and the Men's All-Marine Golf Team earned Team of the Year honors for capturing their first-ever Armed Forces Championship gold medal.
Issued: June 4, 2026
1. This message announces the 2025 Male and Female Athletes of the Year and Team of the Year. 2. The Director of Marine and Family Programs Division takes pleasure in congratulating the following Marines on their selection: 2.a. Female Athlete of the Year: Captain Danielle Audino Captain Audino competed at the highest level of domestic professional road cycling in the United States as a member of the Fount Cycling Guild Domestic Elite Women's Cycling Team. Placing third at the Portland Criterium, Captain Audino, capped a season that included multiple, individual, top 20 finishes, and measurable contributions toward team podium finishes. 2.b. Male Athlete of the Year: Major Kyle King. Major King won the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) for the third time. He became the first three-time champion of the MCM by winning the 50th MCM with a time of 2:18:52. 2.c. Team of the Year: 2025 Men's All-Marine Golf Team. The Men's All-Marine Golf Team made history at the 2025 Armed Forces Championship by capturing their first ever gold medal in the team competition. The victory took place at the Legends Golf Course in Parris Island, SC. Staff Sergeant David Banks Captain Nicholas Brediger Major David Cook Captain Benjamin Schlottman Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Selvig 3. Release authorized by Dr. Michael R. Strobl, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.