Sports Personality of the Year nominees Lewis Hamilton, F1 Hamilton enjoyed another incredible season in Formula 1, equalling Michael Schumacher's record of It was also his fourth consecutive drivers championship. Fury requested that his name be removed from the list of nominees, threatening legal action against the BBC after proclaiming himself the peoples champion, but the broadcaster has not relented. OSullivan was a fixture on the sporting landscape before any of the other SPOTY contenders had even left primary school and, at the age now of 44, wider recognition is overdue. PA. By . Not only has she raised her own record for winners in a year to 136, she has had a number of other landmark successes. In essence he has become more attacking in this final phase of his career. The Sports Personality of the Year 2020 was broadcast live from MediaCityUK, Salford, in front of a 1,000-strong virtual audience and millions of BBC One viewers. BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Which stars are contending for 2020 prize? It was barely 40 minutes after she and Trueshan had won the Group Two Long Distance Cup. By Sports Desk. Nominees are generally British. The public can vote by phone or online on the night for the main award, with full details announced during the show. The 35-year-old Mercedes driver claimed a record-equalling seventh world drivers' title in Turkey last month Were Broad to win, he would be the first specialist bowler since Jim Laker in 1956. Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton is the only nominee on the shortlist to have previously won Sports Personality of the Year, in 2014, as well as finishing as runner up 4 times, in 2007 & 2008, and 2018 & 2019. James Brown James Brown, Showtime/CBS WINNER Ernie Johnson Ernie Johnson, TNT Brian Kenny Brian Kenny, MLB Network Mike Tirico Mike Tirico, NBC/NBCSN Scott Van Pelt Scott Van Pelt, ESPN Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-by-Play. Ronnie OSullivan is on the shortlist of nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for the first time in his career. It showed a greater awareness and a willingness to do something at a time of crisis and when footballers were coming in for a lot of criticism. At 34, Broad has changed his run up, improved his wrist position and bowled fuller. The nominees are cricketer Stuart Broad, jockey Hollie Doyle, boxer Tyson Fury, Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton, footballer Jordan Henderson and snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan. The 30-year-old is not the most talented player in the Premier League but he is undoubtedly one of its most influential on and off the pitch. Spoty: Lewis Hamilton in pole position with Doyle only woman on shortlist. Lewis Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. With Christmas looming it can only mean one thing; BBC Sports Personality of the Year is just around the corner. Captained runaway leaders Liverpool to win their first league title since 1990, by a margin of 18 points, a year after lifting the Champions League trophy. He is the master of reinvention, Interview:Hollie Doyle and Tom Marquand: 'Were both very competitive people but not at each other', Feature:Hero status is not only about glitz and glamour - Tyson Fury has helped demystify the traveller community, Comment:Lewis Hamilton has always been judged by absurd double standards every excuse for withholding his knighthood is invalid, Jordan Henderson interview: 'When you go through hard situations, you need everybody fighting together', Comment:Ronnie O'Sullivan is snooker's Messi, Woods and Williams and should be SPOTY. Lewis Hamilton is the favourite to win the award ahead of jockey Hollie The ceremony will champion the teams that triumphed despite the pandemic, sports stars that achieved greatness even with interrupted schedules and the coaches and local heroes that made it possible. It was his sixth world title and a record 20th victory in one of snookers majors some 27 years after his first. Nick Hoult writes: Stuart Broad was frustrated, angry and gutted on July 10, when he cut a forlorn figure at the Ageas Bowl after he was left out of the England side for the first Test of the summer. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. This article is more than 2 months old. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020: The Contenders. George Flood. Lewis Hamilton and Stuart Broad are the first two nominees for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.. Hamilton won his seventh Formula One world title this season, equalling the legendary Michael Schumachers tally. That he then knuckled down to comprehensively beat Kyren Wilson in a more workmanlike final underlined other qualities which would also make him a worthy winner. Six nominees to be named throughout the day. Lewis Hamilton is hot favourite to be named the Sports Personality of the Year for a second time when the 2020 winner is announced this weekend.. The self-styled 'Gypsy King' became a two-time world heavyweight champion with a devastating defeat of Deontay Wilder to claim the WBC title in their Las Vegas rematch in February. The ITV documentary about his life in the build-up to the second world title fight against Wilder also garnered a huge audience for a figure who has been as divisive at times, as the 6ft 9ins tall, 19st heavyweight fighter has been as a figure of inspiration. As well as the charismatic genius, OSullivan is actually the most resilient of champions. Programs & Events; Personalities; Creative & Technical Crafts; Outstanding Sports Personality - Studio Host. He has also found and is starting to use his voice on issues of social and environmental injustice, too. 20 December 2020. In June she rode her first Royal Ascot winner when Scarlet Dragon, trained by Alan King, won the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes. Voting will be open to the public during the Sports Personality programme on BBC One on Sunday, 20 December. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Normally it is all rounders like Ben Stokes, Andrew Flintoff and Ian Botham, peoples champions who capture the nations mood, or David Steele, the brave banker who went to war against Lillee and Thomson. THE 41st SPORTS EMMY NOMINEES. O. ne of No other jockey, male or female, has progressed and built upon the foundations she put in place in 2019, when she set a new record (116) for the most winners ridden by a British female in a calendar year, in this peculiar year. Marcus Armytage writes: The vast majority of the population will write off 2020 as a year to be forgotten or an aberration but for jockey Hollie Doyle it has been nothing short of superb, one that she will have a job forgetting, despite the fact that for 11 weeks there was no racing. Sunday, 20th December 2020, 7:00 am. BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Fourth nominee is The BBC Sports Personality of the Year programme will take place at MediaCity in Salford on Sunday 20th December 2020. Sports Personality of the Year: Lewis Hamilton leads nominations. The nominations processes, criteria Six contenders are in the running to become BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton named first. Luke Slater writes: Once again, Lewis Hamilton's exploits on the track this year have been exemplary. The shortlist is announced today and OSullivan has been named as one of six nominees, alongside Lewis Hamilton, Stuart Broad, Jordan Henderson, Hollie Doyle and Tyson Fury. 2020 has been a complicated year, a global pandemic has caused a lot of disruptions in sport this year but there is still plenty of sporting achievement to be celebrated. This article is Last updated on 1 December 20201 December 2020.From the section Sports Personality. Football pundit Alex Scott will join the presenting line-up alongside Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan to look back on a truly unusual year of sport in front of a huge virtual audience and millions of BBC One viewers. Second nominee is England bowler Stuart Broad. His importance to Liverpool is probably in his personality and leadership even more than his play and he is sorely missed when absent. Tyson Fury completes nominations for BBCs Sports Personality of the Year as WBC champion boxer joins Jordan Henderson, Lewis Hamilton, Stuart Broad, Ronnie OSullivan and Hollie Doyle on the shortlist . He had his 500th Test wicket, becoming only the fourth seamer and probably the last to reach the landmark, and he was on course to enjoy a very special summer. Sports Personality of the Year award nominees. Seven-time When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020? Broad took29 wickets at 13.41 in five Tests.. Nick Hoult writes: Stuart Broad was frustrated, angry and gutted on July 10, when he cut a forlorn Hollie Doyle. Last modified on Mon 21 Dec 2020 05.35 EST . Victory for the Manchester-born fighter marked another stage in his remarkable comeback after a battle with depression and drugs. One of F1's all-time great drivers, he equalled Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles with his fourth consecutive championship in 2020. Doyle was named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton wins award. 'The Rocket' has secured more events (37) and Triple Crown event titles (20) than anyone else in history. Read about our approach to external linking. Won his sixth world title at the Crucible to become the oldest champion for more than 40 years and cement his place as one snooker's greatest players. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award is the main award of the BBC Sports The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 Award Ceremony will take place on 20th December, and will be broadcast live on BBC One. Fury's outreach in talking about mental health has also been far-reaching. En route, the Stevenage-born driver - who holds the record for most pole positions - surpassed the German's total of 91 grand prix victories. Malik Ouzia @MalikOuzia_ 18 December 2020. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The show is being broadcast live from Media City in Salford. Sun 20 Dec 2020 16.56 EST. Jeremy Wilson writes: The most inspired and jaw-dropping 45 minutes of sport this year? Sports Personality of the Year 2020 results LIVE: Lewis Hamilton crowned SPOTY winner - as it happened. The 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 20, when the public vote will be used to determine which of the list of six nominees achieved the most in the past year. Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been voted Sports Personality of the Year. How the Sports Personality contenders were revealed, Other awards to be announced include Team and Coach of the Year, World Sport Star of the Year and Unsung Hero, while Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford will receive a special award. The recipient of the award must either be British, reside in Great Britain or play the sport in the United Kingdom. This year Hamilton cemented his stature as of one of the greatest drivers of all time, equalling Michael Schumachers achievement of 7 world championships, as well as beating Lewis Hamilton (F1) Stuart Broad (cricket) Hollie Doyle (horse racing) Ronnie OSullivan (snooker) Tyson Fury (boxing) Jordan Henderson (football) Eighteen days later he could not stop smiling. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will be presented this evening, as the contenders for 2020 find out who is taking home the prestigious prize. A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. BBC Sports Personality of the Year Nominees Lewis Hamilton The Mercedes driver is the overwhelming favourite to be named as the winner of the award for the second time. Highly unlikely Broad will end that long wait but just being nominated is an achievement. Stuart Broad. Dame Maillot gave her a first Group win at Newmarket but, on Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot, she achieved what every Flat jockey sets out to do; win a Group One, when Glen Shiel won the Champions Sprint for her boss, Archie Watson. Third nomination revealed to be Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. After being dropped for the opening match of the summer series against West Indies, the Nottinghamshire fast bowler returned for the final two Tests - both won by England - and took 16 wickets at an average of 10.93 to pass 500 for his career. Henderson also became the captain of captains by showing those leadership skills at the height of the coronavirus pandemic by organising the #PlayersTogether initiative to help raise funds for the NHS Charities. Coming into 2020 the bar was already high but in five months he has overtaken Michael Schumacher's record for most Grand Prix wins, matched his seven drivers' titles and is on the verge of claiming 100 pole positions with 30 more than anyone else. Other awards to be announced include Team and Coach of the Year, World Sport Star of the Year and Unsung Hero, while Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will receive a special award in recognition of his work to raise awareness of child food poverty in the UK. BBC are revealing the 2020 Sports Personality of the Year nominees on Tuesday Lewis Hamilton was the first after winning his seventh world title this season Cricketer Stuart Broad was the second nominee after another stellar year Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was revealed at The midfielder led Liverpool to their first Premier League title in 30 years, a year after winning the Champions League, and is captain of one of the most impressive, relentless teams in recent years. The BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award is presented at the annual BBC Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony. Broke her own record for the number of winners ridden by a British woman in a year, rode a historic double on British Champions Day, became the first woman to ride five winners on the same card and claimed her first victory at Royal Ascot. Only five cricketers in 65 years have won SPOTY and all had flayed the Aussies in some way. @alexwsyoung . In August, following on from a four-timer at Wolverhampton, she became the first female jockey to ride five winners at the same meeting when, at combined odds of 899-1, Indian Creek, Sur Mer, Le Don de vie, Extra Elusive and Mistress Nellie all won at Windsor. It extends a level of dominance by one driver that has never been seen in Formula One before and there are currently very few examples of superioritythis extreme in many othersports. You need look no further than Ronnie OSullivans performance in the world snooker championship semi-final when, from 16-14 down against the granite Mark Selby, he came out swinging and his death or glory outlook was rewarded with three almost perfect frames in a 17-16 victory. Lewis Hamilton was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, putting the seal on a year He is seventh in the list of all-time Test wicket-takers. Close. It is often difficult for footballers to win Sports Personality of the Year, given they take part in a team game, but Henderson deserves his nomination. Sports Personality of the Year Lewis Hamilton Tyson Fury Hollie Doyle Jordan Henderson Stuart Broad Ronnie OSullivan By . Im not proving anyone wrong, Im proving myself right, he said. Alex Young. The Sunderland-born midfielder, who has been capped 58 times by England, was also named the Football Writers' men's player of the year. Fury, a reformed character in many ways, could be a front-runner this year, and had he fought, as scheduled, on December 5, he may have been a runaway winner. Tuesday 1 Dec 2020 04:44PM. in recognition of his work to raise awareness of child food poverty in the UK. Find out more, 'Chaotic' Erik Lamela veers from sublime to ridiculous as Arsenal down Spurs to claim derby spoils, Arsenal drop Aubameyang for a disciplinary but it is sloppy Spurs who leave it too late in derby defeat, Sunderland end 48-year Wembley hoodoo with EFL Trophy triumph, F1 2021: pre-season tests, car launch dates, full race schedule and calendar, Cheltenham Festival 2021 tips and best bets for day one including the Champion Hurdle, Michael Vaughan: I never thought Stuart Broad would reach 500 Test wickets. Gareth A Davies writes:Tyson Fury would be a worthy winner of this year's SPOTY not just for the dramatic, emphatic victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas in February to claim the World Boxing Council heavyweight title, but for his reach during lockdown in giving daily public workouts from his home with wife Paris. Yes, James Anderson took his 600th wicket, but it was Broads summer. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Jason Burt writes: Appreciation has come late for Jordan Henderson. Sports Personality of the Year. The shortlisted nominees are as follows:- Deaf Sports Personality of the Year 2020 Bethan Lishman (Athletics Throwing) Emma Brown (Football & Futsal) Telegraph correspondents on Stuart Broad, Hollie Doyle, Tyson Fury, Lewis Hamilton, Jordan Henderson and Ronnie O'Sullivan. It is awarded to the sportsperson aged 17 or under as of 1 January of that year, who has made the most outstanding contribution to sport in that year. Sports Personality of the Year 2020 nominees: What did the candidates achieve? The Essex potter is nominated for the BBC award for the first time in his 28-year career. Lewis Hamilton is one of three British world champions among the six nominees for the 2020 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.