Who is on the shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year?

A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2021 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The nominees are diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis player Emma Raducanu, footballer Raheem Sterling and Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey.

Who came second in Sports Personality of the Year?

Tom Daley
The 19-year-old beat diver Tom Daley, who was second, and swimmer Adam Peaty, who came third.

Who is the youngest Sports Personality of the Year?

Sports Personality 2021: Sky Brown named Young Sports Personality of the Year

  • Olympic medal-winning skateboarder Sky Brown has been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2021.
  • She had already broken Margery Hinton’s 93-year record as the youngest athlete to represent Team GB at a summer Games.

Why did Ryan Giggs win Sports Personality?

In 2009, footballer Ryan Giggs was named Sports Personality of the Year. Giggs passed numerous footballing records for his club, Manchester United, in 2009. He made his 700th start for the club and scored his 150th goal, becoming only the ninth Manchester United player to achieve that feat.

Who came 3rd in sports personality?

Adam Peaty
Sports Personality of the Year 2021 Tom Daley finished second with Adam Peaty in third. Tyson Fury, Dame Sarah Storey and Raheem Sterling were also nominated on the six-person shortlist. Raducanu becomes the first woman to win the award since Zara Phillips in 2006.

Who came 3rd in Sports Personality?

Did Jenson Button win Sports Personality?

Button was nominated for and considered a favourite for the main prize, with many predicting that his being crowned SPOTY would be a foregone conclusion. Yet, in one of the more surprising outcomes in SPOTY history, the award instead went to Ryan Giggs.

Who’s up for Sports Personality of the Year 2021?

Sports Personality of the Year 2021 Tyson Fury, Dame Sarah Storey and Raheem Sterling were also nominated on the six-person shortlist. Raducanu becomes the first woman to win the award since Zara Phillips in 2006.