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The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is given to one sportsman or sportswoman, usually British, every year. The award was originally devised by the BBC producer Paul Fox in 1954 and continues to be organised annually by the BBC. The award is voted for by the general public towards the end of the calendar year, and is one of the most prestigious all-sport awards in British sport. The only people to win the award twice are the boxer Henry Cooper and the Formula One drivers Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. Both HRH The Princess Anne (in 1971) and her daughter Zara Phillips (in 2006) have won the award, marking the only time two members of the same family have won the award. A number of other awards are presented at the ceremony including the team, young personality and overseas personality awards. This article is an overview article about the Crown chartered British Broadcasting Corporation formed in 1927. ... Paul Fox is a British television executive, who spent much of his broadcasting career working for BBC Television, most prominently as the Controller of BBC One between 1967 and 1973. ... This article is an overview article about the Crown chartered British Broadcasting Corporation formed in 1927. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists... Sir Henry Cooper OBE, (born May 3, 1934), is a former British heavyweight boxer. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Nigel Ernest James Mansell OBE (born August 8, 1953 in Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... The Princess Anne, Princess Royal, (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Laurence; formerly Mountbatten-Windsor, Phillips; born Windsor, 15 August 1950), is a member of the British Royal Family and the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. She is the seventh holder of the title Princess Royal, and is currently ninth in... Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips MBE (born 15 May 1981) is the only daughter of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. ...


Despite the existence of a separate "Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award", non-British nationals are not exempt from the main prize. Irishman Barry McGuigan won the Award in 1985, and Italian jockey Frankie Dettori finished in third place in the voting in 1996, for example. However both of these men made much of their careers in the UK. A true colour image of Ireland, captured by a NASA satellite on 4 January 2003. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Frankie Dettori in the parade ring at Glorious Goodwood in August 2004 Frankie Dettori in the parade ring at Newmarket after riding in the 2000 Guineas 2005 Frankie Dettori, (born December 15, 1970 in Milan, Italy) is a thoroughbred race horse jockey and celebrity. ...


The 2005 programme was criticised for keeping the England cricket team from their beds in Pakistan, as they appeared during the ceremony live via satellite. This was despite the fact that they had a match to play the following day, which they went on to lose. Andrew Flintoff, the winner of the 2005 Sports Personality of the Year award, was out for a duck in the game. The show was also criticised for Sue Barker's jokes in regards to Paula Radcliffe's London Marathon loo break incident and Gavin Henson's relationship with Charlotte Church [citation needed]. The English cricket team is a national cricket team which nominally represents England and Wales, but is a de facto United Kingdom team. ... Andrew Freddie Flintoff MBE (born 6 December 1977 Preston, Lancashire) is an English cricketer. ... In cricket, a duck denotes a batsman getting out for a score of zero and usually used in the saying Out for a duck. Originally called a ducks egg because of the 0 shape in the scorebook. ... Sue Barker, MBE (born April 19, 1956, in Paignton, Devon, England) is a television presenter and former professional tennis player. ... Paula Radcliffe Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBE (born December 17, 1973) is an English long-distance runner. ... Crowds turn out on the Victoria Embankment to watch the London Marathon 2005 Fun runners surge out of the Blackfriars Bridge underpass onto the Victoria Embankment; four hours down and two miles to go Finishers medal The London Marathon is a marathon race that has been held each year in... Toilet found in a Boeing 747 aircraft A toilet is a plumbing fixture and a disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes; urine, fecal matter, vomit, semen and menses. ... Gavin Lloyd Henson (born February 1, 1982 in Bridgend) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys regional side in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup, and the national team. ... Charlotte Church (born Charlotte Maria Reed on February 21, 1986) is a Welsh pop singer who rose to international fame in childhood as a popular classical singer. ...


The 2006 programme took place on December 10 in Birmingham making this the first time that the show was staged outside London. The show had been criticised for its decision to exclude Little Britain star David Walliams from the shortlist, despite having been a favourite for his successful swimming of the English Channel.[1] However, the ceremony included a surprise and one-off 'special acheivement' award for raising over £1m for charity; the award was presented to Walliams by his Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.[2] December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ... The city from above Centenary Square. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Little Britain is a highly successful character-based BBC radio and television sketch show written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. ... David Walliams as Sebastian Love (right), assistant to Prime Minister (Anthony Stewart Head) in Little Britain David Walliams (born David Williams, 20 August 1971 in Surrey) is a British comedy actor, best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas in the sketch show Little Britain. ... Satellite view of the English Channel The English Channel (French: La Manche (IPA: ), the sleeve) is the part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the island of Great Britain from northern France and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic. ... Matt Lucas Matt Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is a British comedy actor. ...

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List of winners

Hitler redirects here. ... Sir Christopher John Chataway (born January 31, 1931) was a champion athlete, pioneering television news broadcaster, and a Conservative politician. ... Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. ... Gordon Pirie was a middle distance runner and orienteerer. ... Middle distance track events are track races longer than sprints up to (and arguably including) 5000 meters. ... James Charles (Jim) Laker (February 9, 1922, Frizinghall, near Bradford, Yorkshire–April 23, 1986, Putney, London) was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s. ... For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ... Dai Rees (born Fontygary, Wales, 31 March 1913) was one of the Britains leading golfers either side of World War II. Rees is most remembered as the captain of the Great Britain team which defeated the United States to win the Ryder Cup at Lindrick Golf Club in Yorkshire... Greg Norman on the 18th tee at St Andrews. ... Swimming is a technique that humans, and other animals, use to move through water using only movements of the body, for exercise, fun and competition. ... John Surtees (Ferrari) at the British Grand Prix 1964 John Surtees MBE (born February 11, 1934) is an English World Champion motorcycle racer and race car driver. ... Classic Road Racing Road Racing on (temporary closed) public roads There are a variety of disciplines within the sport of motorcycle racing. ... Show jumping is a form of competition in which horses are jumped over a course of fences, low walls, and other obstacles (e. ... Sir Stirling Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Anita Lonsborough (born in 1940?) MBE was a Treasurers Office clerk employed at the Huddersfield Town Hall. ... Dorothy Hyman (born 9 May 1941) is a British athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. ... Sprints are short running races in athletics. ... Mary Rand (nee Bignal, born 14 February 1940) is a former British athlete. ... Long jumper at the GE Money Grand Prix in Helsinki, July 2005. ... Tom Simpson (30 November 1937 - 13 July 1967) was a top English road racing cyclist of the 1960s who died of exhaustion on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 13th stage of the Tour de France. ... Bicycle racing encompasses many forms in which bicycles are used for competition. ... Robert Frederick Chelsea Bobby Moore, OBE (April 12, 1941 - February 24, 1993) was an English footballer and captain of West Ham and the English 1966 World Cup-winning team. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sir Henry Cooper OBE, (born May 3, 1934), is a former British heavyweight boxer. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists... David Peter Hemery (born July 18, 1944) is a former British athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1968 Summer Olympics. ... A womens 400 metre hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... Ann Haydon-Jones (born Adrianne Shirley Haydon on October 7, 1938 in Birmingham, England, UK), was a table tennis and lawn tennis champion. ... A tennis net Tennis is a game played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Players use a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponents court. ... Sir Henry Cooper OBE, (born May 3, 1934), is a former British heavyweight boxer. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists... The Princess Anne, Princess Royal, (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Laurence; formerly Mountbatten-Windsor, Phillips; born Windsor, 15 August 1950), is a member of the British Royal Family and the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. She is the seventh holder of the title Princess Royal, and is currently ninth in... Eventing is an equestrian event which comprises dressage, cross-country and show-jumping. ... Dame Mary Peters (born July 6, 1939) is a former British pentathlete. ... The womens pentathlon was contested in the Olympics from 1964 until 1980, and it was replaced in the 1984 games with the heptathlon. ... Jackie Stewart talks with fans at the 2005 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis Sir John Young Stewart, OBE[1] (born 11 June 1939 in Milton, West Dunbartonshire), better known as Jackie Stewart, and nicknamed The Flying Scot, is a Scottish three-time Formula One racing champion. ... Brendan Foster (born 12 January 1948 in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, England) is a British former distance runner, and the founder of the Great North Run. ... David Stanley Steele, born: 29 September 1941, Bradeley, Staffordshire became a British sporting hero when Tony Greig picked him for the English cricket team in 1975. ... John Curry (1949-1994) was a British figure skater who won the Olympic and World Championships in 1976. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... Sarah Virginia Wade (born July 10, 1945, in Bournemouth, England) is a former tennis player from the United Kingdom. ... Image:SteveOvett. ... Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, OBE (born September 29, 1956) is a British athlete, and Conservative Party politician. ... Robin Cousins was a British figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. ... Ian Terence Botham OBE, (born November 24, 1955 in Heswall, Cheshire) (nicknamed Both, Beefy, Beef or Guy the Gorilla) was an England Test cricketer. ... Francis Morgan Daley Thompson, born July 30th, 1958 in London, England, is a former British decathlete. ... // The Decathlon Day 1: 100 m long jump shot put High Jump 400 m Day 2: 110m hurdles discus throw pole vault javelin throw 1500 m Decathlon sprouted from the ancient game pentathlon. ... Steve Cram MBE (born October 14, 1960) was a British athlete who vied with fellow British athletes Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett during their domination of middle distance running in the 1980s. ... Jayne Torvill (born October 7, 1957, Nottingham, United Kingdom) is a British figure skater who won a gold medal in ice dancing at the 1984 Winter Olympics with her skating partner Christopher Dean and a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. ... Christopher Colin Dean (born July 22, 1958 in Nottingham, Great Britain) is a British figure skater who won a gold medal in ice dancing at the 1984 Winter Olympics with his skating partner Jayne Torvill. ... Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nigel Ernest James Mansell OBE (born August 8, 1953 in Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... Fatima Whitbread is a Turkish Cypriot originated British ex-athlete, a javelin thrower who won the World Championship in 1987. ... An athlete throwing the javelin. ... Steve Davis OBE (born August 22, 1957) is an English professional snooker player who was born in London and lives in Brentwood, Essex with his wife and two sons. ... Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a large (12 feet × 6 feet) baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. ... Nick Faldo on the cover of his autobiography. ... Paul John Gascoigne (born 27 May 1967 in Gateshead, England), often referred to by his nickname Gazza, is a former English football player, notable for his great footballing talent and colourful character. ... Elizabeth McColgan, usually known as Liz McColgan, (born March 24, 1964) is a former Scottish long distance track and road running athlete. ... Nigel Ernest James Mansell OBE (born August 8, 1953 in Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire) is an English racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... Linford Christie, OBE (born April 2, 1960) is an former English athlete, and the only English man to win Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European 100 m gold medals. ... Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... For other persons named Jonathan Edwards, see Jonathan Edwards (disambiguation) Jonathan David Edwards CBE (born May 10, 1966 in London, England) is a former British triple jumper and widely regarded as the finest triple jumper of all time. ... The triple jump is an athletics (track and field) event, previously also known as hop, skip and jump, whose various names describe the actions a competitor takes. ... Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE (born 17 September 1960 in London) is a British former racing driver from England. ... Gregory Greg Rusedski (born September 6, 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a British tennis player who turned professional in 1991. ... Michael Owen (born December 14, 1979 in Chester, Cheshire) is an English football player currently with Newcastle United. ... Lennox Claudius Lewis (born September 2, 1965 in West Ham, London, England) is a retired professional boxer, who represented Canada in the Olympics and fought under the British flag as a professional. ... Sir Stephen Geoffrey Redgrave CBE (born on 23 March 1962, in Marlow, England) is a British rower who won a gold medal at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000, as well as an additional bronze medal in 1988. ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... Paula Radcliffe Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBE (born December 17, 1973) is an English long-distance runner. ... Jonathan Peter Jonny Wilkinson OBE (born 25 May 1979 in Frimley, Surrey) is an English rugby union player, who has captained the England rugby union team. ... Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE (born April 19, 1970) is a retired English middle distance athlete. ... Andrew Freddie Flintoff MBE (born 6 December 1977 Preston, Lancashire) is an English cricketer. ... Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips MBE (born 15 May 1981) is the only daughter of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. ...

Victories By Sport

Sport Number of Victories First Winner
Formula One 6 1961
Middle-Distance Running 5 1955
Other Track and Field 5 1964
Long-Distance Running 4 1954
Football 4 1966
Boxing 4 1967
Cricket 4 1956
Equestrianism 3 1960
Tennis 3 1969
Golf 2 1957
Swimming 2 1958
Sprint and Hurdles 2 1963
Figure skating 2 1976
Motorcycle sport 1 1959
Cycling 1 1965
Snooker 1 1988
Rowing 1 2000
Rugby Union 20 1978

Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Middle distance track events are track races longer than sprints up to (and arguably including) 5000 meters. ... Athletics, also known as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events. ... Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists... For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ... A young rider at a horse show in Australia. ... A tennis net Tennis is a game played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Players use a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponents court. ... Greg Norman on the 18th tee at St Andrews. ... Swimming is a technique that humans, and other animals, use to move through water using only movements of the body, for exercise, fun and competition. ... Sprints are short running races in athletics. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... Classic Road Racing Road Racing on (temporary closed) public roads There are a variety of disciplines within the sport of motorcycle racing. ... Bicycle racing encompasses many forms in which bicycles are used for competition. ... Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a large (12 feet × 6 feet) baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... A rugby union scrum. ...

List of other BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team Award is given on an annual basis to the sporting team or partnership considered to have made the most substantative contribution to sport in that year. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality is given on an annual basis to the non-British sportsman or sportswoman considered to have made the most substantative contribution to sport in that year. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award is given on an annual basis to the coach considered to have made the most substantative contribution to British sport in that year. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award is given on an annual basis to a sportsperson who has made a long-running and considerable contribution to sport. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award is given to a British sportsperson on an annual basis for outstanding courage and achievement in the face of adversity. Named after the BBC sports presenter Helen Rollason, who died after a brave battle against cancer, the award was first... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Young Personality award is given annually to the British sportsperson below 17 years of age who has made the most substantative contribution to sport in that year. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero Award is given on an annual basis to a sportsperson who has made a substantative, yet unrecognised contribution to sport. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been given to one British sportsperson each year since 1954. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, KBE (born 29 September 1956 in Chiswick, London) is an English athlete and Conservative Party politician. ... The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will be held in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. ... London 2012 was the successful bid for the 2012 Summer Games, to be held in London with most events taking place in Stratford, Newham. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... David Walliams as Sebastian Love (right), assistant to Prime Minister (Anthony Stewart Head) in Little Britain David Walliams (born David Williams, 20 August 1971 in Surrey) is a British comedy actor, best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas in the sketch show Little Britain. ... Satellite view of the English Channel The English Channel (French: La Manche (IPA: ), the sleeve) is the part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the island of Great Britain from northern France and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Daniel Anderson (born 1967) was the coach of the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League from 2001 to 2004. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... St Helens Rugby League Football Club or simply Saints are a professional rugby league club from St Helens, England, United Kingdom. ...

2006 nominees

Jenson Alexander Lyons Button (born 19 January 1980) is an English Formula One driver currently racing for the Honda Racing F1 team. ... Joseph Joe Calzaghe (born 23 March 1972 in South Acton, London, England) is a British boxer of Italian and Welsh descent. ... Darren Clarke (born in Dungannon, County Tyrone on August 14, 1968) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who plays on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. ... Nicole Cooke (born April 13, 1983) is a British racing cyclist. ... Richard Hatton (born October 6, 1978 in Stockport) is an English boxer raised on the Hattersley council estate in Hyde, Greater Manchester. ... Andrew Andy Murray (born 15 May 1987 in Glasgow), is a Scottish[4] tennis player, who plays for both Scotland[5] and Great Britain[6]. He has been noted for his frequent outbursts of passion and natural talent. ... Mudhusuden Singh Panesar (born April 25, 1982 in Luton, Bedfordshire), popularly known as Monty Panesar, is an English cricketer. ... Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips MBE (born 15 May 1981) is the only daughter of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. ... For the Motörhead Drummer, see Phil Taylor (musician). ... Beth Tweddle is a British gymnast, the UKs most decorated ever. ...

See also

The current BBC Sport logo BBC Sport is the sports division of the BBC. It became a fully dedicated division of the BBC in 2000. ...

External links

  • BBC Sports Personality 2005
  • BBC Sports Personality 2004
  • BBC Sports Personality 2003

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