December 9th 2024.
The anticipation was high as the nominees for the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award were finally revealed. After a year filled with thrilling sporting events such as the European Championships and Summer Olympics, a panel of experts carefully selected six individuals to be part of the shortlist. And it comes as no surprise that one of the favorites to win is none other than last year's winner, Mary Earps, the talented footballer from England.
But this year's award could potentially make history, with the possibility of breaking records for the youngest and oldest winners in the competition's history. Excitement and speculation were at an all-time high as fans eagerly awaited the announcement of the winner, which would be determined by a vote from BBC viewers later in the month.
Now, let's take a closer look at the nominees for this year's Sports Personality of the Year award. Topping the list is Keely Hodgkinson, who at just 22 years old, claimed a gold medal in the 800m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She had already made a name for herself with a brilliant season, winning the European Championships and setting a new British record. But her spectacular performance in Paris solidified her place among the top athletes in the world.
Another young contender is Luke Littler, the 16-year-old darts sensation who captured the hearts of many when he reached the World Championship final earlier this year. Since then, he has continued to excel in his sport, winning major titles and earning over £1million in prize money.
In the world of cricket, Joe Root made history by becoming England's highest Test run-scorer of all time. His impressive achievements have earned him a spot on the shortlist alongside Real Madrid's rising star, Jude Bellingham. And let's not forget about Alex Yee and Sarah Storey, both of whom were nominated for their incredible achievements at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, respectively.
As the countdown to the ceremony begins, let's take a look at the odds for each nominee to win the prestigious award. Keely Hodgkinson is currently the favorite with odds of 1/4, followed by Luke Littler at 5/2. The other nominees, including Joe Root and Sarah Storey, have odds ranging from 50/1 to 80/1, according to Betfair.
So when is the Sports Personality of the Year ceremony? Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 17, when the event will take place in Manchester. Viewers can tune in at 7pm GMT on BBC One or iPlayer to join in on the celebrations. And this year, the show will have an all-female presenting team, with Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott taking over hosting duties from Gary Lineker, who stepped down after 23 years.
As the excitement builds up for the Sports Personality of the Year award, let's keep our fingers crossed for all the talented athletes and celebrate their incredible achievements on this special night.
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