Serena Williams Show Off ‘Thunder Thighs’ As She Receives Sportswoman of the Year

Body confident: Williams made sure to showcase her athletic 5ft9in figure as she strutted outside Pier Sixty at Chelsea PiersBody confident: Williams made sure to showcase her athletic 5ft9in figure as she strutted outside Pier Sixty at Chelsea PiersWilliams told the crowd: 'When I first learned that I would be Sportsperson of the Year, I could not believe it. It had been over 30 years since the last time SI had recognised a woman'
Serena Williams showed off her muscular figure in a sheer gown for her induction as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson Of the Year in Manhattan Tuesday. More photos below…

Serena Williams Show Off 'Thunder Thighs' As She Receives Sportswoman of the YearJust scored a Golden Globe nod for Concussion: Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith looked dapper as he served presenting duties during the glitzy eventVenus, who introduced her sibling, gushed: 'It's been an honour to be your sister. It's the best job in the world, and your wins are my wins. Every single one'Back view: The Grand Slammer braved New York's 40F-degree weather in the half-naked gown Scantily clad: Serena's lingerie-style frock featured a lace slip beneath a matching black chiffon maxi-skirt, which was open in the frontScantily clad: Serena's lingerie-style frock featured a lace slip beneath a matching black chiffon maxi-skirt, which was open in the frontWe are the champions: The 6ft8in swimmer towered over fellow winners SI High School Athlete of the Year Hunter Gandee (with brother Braden Gandee) and SI Muhammad Ali Legacy winner Jack NicklausSerena Williams Show Off 'Thunder Thighs' As She Receives Sportswoman of the YearFamily affair: Also sweetly supporting the Wimbledon diva onstage were her mother Oracene Price and older sisters Venus Williams and Lyndrea Price

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