(CNN) They've put their abuser away for life. And on Wednesday night, 141 survivors of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse joined hands and received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYS.

Actress Jennifer Garner introduced the women as "an army that has come here tonight to be heard" as they walked toward the stage to a standing ovation, a process that took nearly two minutes.

Former gymnast Sarah Klein, former Michigan State softball player Tiffany Thomas Lopez and gymnast Aly Raisman, from left in front, and others who suffered sexual abuse, accept the award.

Some of the nation's biggest sports stars wiped away tears as they applauded the women at the event that recognizes athletic achievements.

Before the award was presented, the survivors detailed their accounts of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Nassar, the former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University sentenced to up to 175 years in prison.

A total of 141 survivors appeared on stage, said Keri Potts, a spokeswoman for ESPN.

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