An accompanying music video for the single was filmed by Sia and Daniel Askill , and portrays American dancer Maddie Ziegler among 48 others . Although the singer has not provided an interpretation of the video 's plot , numerous media outlets have perceived it as a tribute to the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting . Commercially , " The Greatest " reached the top five in several countries and was awarded with certifications in various territories . The music video was nominated for a 2017 MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
The Greatest (Sia song)