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It was a complete
mixed bag of nominees this year for the annual BBC Sports Personality
of the Year award. Picks include everyone from British tennis player Andy Murray (who despite an injury almost made it to Wimbeldon) ...to bookie favorite Lewis Hamilton who made an astonishing show in his rookie Formula One season in 2007. However, it was boxing great Joe Calzaghe who took top honors at this year's awards ceremony. Other favorites among the group of 10 nominees included boxer Ricky Hatton, and runner Paula Radcliffe who won the New York Marathon in November just 10 months after giving birth. An emotional favorite, Jonny Wilkinson battled back from injuries this year to help England to the World Rugby Cup finals. Others appearing on the shortlist of top 10 nominees included sprinter Christine Ohuruogu, retired rugby champ Jason Robinson, golfer Justin Rose, and superbiker James Toseland. The public decides
who received the prize, announced during the awards ceremony held
at the NEC
in Birmingham on Sunday evening, December 9 with televised coverage
on BBC One.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year - Wikipedia - The online encyclopedia with a brief history, a list of winners from 1954 onwards, and related links. BBC Sports Personality of the Year - Pub Quiz Help - Brush up on your sports trivia with a quick glance of names, sporting events and winning teams dating back to 1954.
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