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Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Chic Victoria Pendleton oozes glamour in floor-length black gown as she leads the stars at Team GB's Olympic Ball

Gold medal-winning look! Chic Victoria Pendleton oozes glamour in floor-length black gown as she leads the stars at Team GB's Olympic Ball

PUBLISHED: 21:11, 9 September 2015 | UPDATED: 22:41, 9 September 2015

It's hard to believe that London 2012 was three years ago, and that sporting professionals and fans are gearing up for Rio 2016.

And on Wednesday night, just one year ahead of the big event, Victoria Pendleton led the glamour at the lavish Team GB Olympic Ball.

At the ball - held at London's Royal Opera House - the former Olympic cyclist looked impeccable in a standout black gown, that wouldn't have looked out of place on the red carpet at the Oscars.

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Glamour: Victoria Pendleton looked impeccible in a floor-length black gown as she arrived on the red carpet at the Team GB Olympic Ball at the Royal Opera House in London on Wednesday

While her body was pretty much completely covered in the swathes of black fabric, Victoria gave more than a subtle glimpse of her incredible figure, fit and honed from her years of athetic activities.

The curve-clinging dress was cut high on the neck and long on the skirt, falling behind her in a long floor-sweeping train.

Complete with long-sleeves, the dress included a racy side panel of curved sheer lines over her chest and side, to inject a touch of difference to the frock.

Racy touch: The 34-year-old retired professional cyclist gave a sneak hint of her slender figure under a curved sheer insert on the side of her frock

Oscar-worthy style: She kept it wonderfully sleek and simple in the black dress, which was complete with a tight fit and a long train

Keeping it classy and understated, the 34-year-old teamed the fetching garment with a pair of gold peep-toe heels, a tiny black clutch and a glittering bangle.

Her shoulder-length ombre locks looked gorgeous, swept into glamorous old-Hollywood-era effect curls, looking impeccable against her ruby red lips.

Although fans are used to seeing her in her cycling gear following her incredibly successful sporting career - from which she retired three years ago after winning the gold medal in the keirin category at the London Olympics - she certainly proved she suits red carpet attire even more so.

Injecting some more glamour into the event was TV presenter Georgie Thompson, who wowed in a halter-neck style super-tight blue dress.

Beauty: TV presenter Georgie Thompson wowed as she covered her slim, shapely figure in a tight navy blue dress

Awww: She put on a loving display with her handsome husband Sir Ben Ainslie, who looked like a true gentleman in his black tux

The 37-year-old wife of competitive sailor Sir Ben Ainslie showed off her stunning figure in the revealing garment, while wearing her blonde locks up in a funky, high updo.

She happily posed on the red carpet alongside her handsome husband - clad in a classic black tux - as they put on a sweet display of affection.

Other attendees at the ball included everybody's favourite Olympic diver, Tom Daley.

The 21-year-old cut a suave figure as he posed alone on the evening, not joined by his long-term partner Dustin Lance Black.

Making a Splash! Tom Daley cut a smart figure in a blue and black tuxedp

Pretty: Amy Williams - a former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist - went for a lovely lace look in a stylish dress

Showing what she's got: Retired Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle went for glitzy glamour in a strapless navy blue dress with a skirt slit

In the pink! The 30-year-old athlete jazzed up her look even further with a powder pink clutch bag

Dapperly clad in a blue and black tuxedo jacket, white shirt and bow tie, the handsome athlete - who recently went on a romantic holiday to Florida with his man - smiled for the cameras as he joined others at the event.

Amy Williams, 32, a former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist, put on a beautiful display on the red carpet in a cleavage-baring blue and nude lace frock.

Gymnast and former Dancing On Ice star Beth Tweddle went all-out in the glamour stakes, teaming a long ruched and embellished navy dress with a sleek side-parted curly hairstyle.

Monochrome maven: Windsurfer Bryony Shaw went for a very fashionable look in a white drop-waisted peplum dress, covered with black lettering

Ahoy there! Sailors Hannah Mills (left) and Saskia Clark showed off their fit physiques in on-trend dresses... and matching footwear

All black everything: Sailor Alison Young (left) and taekwondo athlete Sarah Stevenson (right) kept their eveningwear simple and mono-toned

She added a slight racy edge to her look with her fantastic legs just visible through the slit on the long skirt.

The 30-year-old retired athlete teamed her classy look with a powder pink clutch bag and shoes, and an extra pop of colour, her nails painted bright turquoise.

Victoria, who is now training to be a jockey, was one of the star guests at the evening, held by Team GB to celebrate the forthcoming Olympic Games.

Held to honour stars in the sporting industry who are hoping to make their mark in the Games in Rio next year, guests were treated to a champagne reception and a three-course dinner.

A legend! Sir Steve Redgrave attended the event with his wife Ann, who looked lovely in a lacy black dress

Thursday, 31 October 2013

Jessica Ennis-Hill kindly points out lipstick smudge on Victoria Pendleton's teeth as they attend British Olympic Ball

How very sporting of you! Jessica Ennis-Hill kindly points out lipstick smudge on Victoria Pendleton's teeth as they attend British Olympic Ball

By FAY STRANG

PUBLISHED: 22:13, 30 October 2013 | UPDATED: 22:28, 30 October 2013

There’s nothing more embarrassing than having lipstick on your teeth for an entire evening without anyone saying.

But fortunately for Victoria Pendleton, she managed to avoid humiliation as Jessica Ennis-Hill kindly pointed out her fashion mishap as they attended the British Olympic Ball on Wednesday evening.

Finding the funny side of the situation the Olympians giggled while Victoria wiped the offending item off her teeth before posing up a storm on the carpet at the Dorchester Hotel.

You have something there! Jessica Ennis points out lipstick on Victoria Pendleton's teeth at the British Olympic Ball at The Dorchester on Wednesday

Quick wipe: Victoria quickly wiped her teeth to avoid embarrassment later in the evening

Aside from her slight faux pas on arrival the cyclist, 33, looked simply stunning in a fitted floor-length purple dress with keyhole detail.

Her dark locks were pulled off her face in stylish chignon showing off her beautiful drop earrings.

Jessica meanwhile looked equally as eye-catching wearing a navy dress with a plunging sheer section in the chest area.

Giggles: Jessica and Victoria had a real giggle after the lipstick incident

That's better: The Olympians cosied up on the carpet ahead of the event - looking stunning

Showing off her impressive physique she kept her legs bare while she accessorised with black heels and clutch bag.

Completing her red carpet look the athlete wore her hair in loose corkscrew curls which framed her perfectly made up face.

Taking to Twitter during the morning, Jessica shared with her followers: ‘Early start today woken up by the drug testers at 6am. Rehab, drills, weights& a bike session done. BOA ball this evening. Should be fun!’

Hot to trot: Jessica looked incredible in a navy dress with sheer plunging section

The sportswomen looked delighted to see each other and spent time posing together on the red carpet.

The British Olympic Ball, which is hosted by Denise Van Outen and Jake Humphrey, is celebrating 100 days to go to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter games.

Jessica is known for being a track and field athlete who specialises in multi-eventing disciplines and 100 metres hurdles.

The event was also attended by pregnant Zara Phillips who looked stunning in a black dress.

Purple princess: Victoria turned heads in her floor length dress with keyhole detail

She is the current British national record holder for the heptathlon, the indoor pentathlon, the high jump and the 100 metres hurdles.

Victoria is a former track cyclist who recieved (MBE) in the 2009 New and a CBE for services to cycling.

As a gold medalist at European, World and Olympic level, Victoria is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.

Bumping along nicely: Zara Philips showed off her baby bump in a chic black dress

Sports stars: Alpine ski-racer Chemmy Alcot (L) and gold medalist Amy Williams pulled out all the stops with their dresses

Sunday, 16 December 2012

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins crowned Sports Personality of the Year, Jessica Ennis in second, Andy Murray third

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins crowned Sports Personality of the Year after historic victory in Tour de France and stunning Olympic gold

Wiggins presented award by Duchess of Cambridge in her first public appearance since falling ill
Heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis in second, tennis star Andy Murray third
London 2012 chairman Lord Sebastian Coe wins Lifetime Achievement award
Swimmer Josef Craig, 15, crowned Young Sports Personality of the Year
Won London 2012 gold after smashing world record in 400m freestyle S7
Martine Wright wins Helen Rollason Award for 'achievement in adversity'
Lost both legs in 7/7 bombings, but went on to compete in sitting volleyball

By SIMON TOMLINSON

PUBLISHED: 18:00, 16 December 2012 | UPDATED: 23:46, 16 December 2012

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was crowned Sports Personality of the Year tonight in recognition of his historic triumph in the Tour de France and stunning gold in the Olympics time trial.

The 32-year-old was presented the award at a star-studded ceremony by the Duchess of Cambridge who made her first public appearance since falling ill with severe morning sickness.

Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis was runner-up while U.S. tennis champion and London 2012 gold medallist Andy Murray came third in the public vote.

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An extraordinary 2012: Bradley Wiggins kisses his trophy after being named Sports Personality of the Year in recognition of his victories in the Tour de France and Olympics time trial

In good company: Wiggins accepts his award from the duchess in front of an audience of sports stars and celebrities at the London ExCeL centre

Thanked those who voted for him: The 32-year-old delivers his winner's speech as a smiling duchess looks on

By Royal appointment: The award was announced by England footballer David Beckham (left) before being handed to him by the duchess

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The duchess also handed the Lifetime Achievement Award to London 2012 chairman Lord Coe.

The prize recognises his remarkable career as an athlete and his huge contribution to sport in the UK, including the vital role he played in the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Lord Coe became chairman of the board for the London 2012 bid team in 2004 and was pivotal in transforming the city's campaign to host the Games, it said.

His final speech that secured London as the hosts is remembered as a truly inspirational moment, focusing on the need to engage young people in sport to create the next generation of champions.

Olympics poster girl: The Duchess with runner-up Jessica Ennis, who was recognised for her gold-winning performance in the heptathlon at London 2012

Smashing: Third-placed Andy Murray seen on videolink accepting his award from boxer Lennox Lewis (left) in recognition of his U.S. open win and Olympic gold medal

Legend: The duchess also presented London 2012 chairman Lord Coe with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Keen to pay tribute to nation's sportsmen and women: The Duchess of Cambridge chats to Ennis backstage after the ceremony

Britain's top sport stars gathered to celebrate their greatest-ever year at the Excel Arena in London.

Olympic and Paralympic heroes dominated this year's shortlist, with golfer Rory McIlroy the only one of the 12 nominees not to have won medals at London 2012 this summer.

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins, who was announced the winner by David Beckham, was the bookmakers' odds-on favourite after his historic triumph in the Tour de France and gold in the Olympics time trial, followed by heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis.

Mo Farah, double gold medallist in the 5,000 metres and 10,000m, had been ranked third-favourite with the bookies.

King of the track: Double gold medallist Mo Farah talks to Gary Lineker about his Olympic success in the 5,000m and 10,000m

Making history: Nicola Adams (right) became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing Gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Blazing entrance: Four-time Olympic gold medal sailor Ben Ainslie, who is on the award shortlist, walks on stage carrying a flare

Blinding performance: Ainslie took gold in the Olympics, World Cup and World Championships and was also named ISAF World Sailor of the Year

Hopeful: Heptathlon gold medallist Jessica Ennis (right) speaks to presenter Sue Barker on stage about her achievements at London 2012

But he was pipped to the podium by Andy Murray, who became the first British man to win a grand slam singles title for 76 years when he triumphed in the US Open and won an Olympic gold.

The list of nominees had been extended from 10 to 12 this year to reflect the incredible year for British sport.

The first award of the night went to swimmer Josef Craig, 15, who was crowned Young Sports Personality of the Year.

Josef, who has cerebral palsy, was the youngest Paralympic gold medallist at London 2012, after smashing his own world record in the 400m freestyle S7 final.

Getting it underway: Presenters (l-r) Clare Balding, Gary Lineker and Sue Barker host the awards ceremony

Prince of the pool: Swimmer Josef Craig (second left) is named young Sports Personality of the Year after becoming the youngest Paralympic gold medallist at London 2012

Swimming star: Clare Balding (left) chats with Ellie Simmonds, who is on the shortlist after winning two Paralympic golds, one silver and a bronze in the pool

'I would just like say big thanks to everyone involved in me getting my gold,' the South Shields teenager said.

'It was a big shock for me. I don't expect it at all. That was just an amazing part of my life.'

Martine Wright, who lost her legs in the London bombings on July 7, 2005, and competed in the sitting volleyball at the 2012 Paralympics, won the Helen Rollason Award.

This is presented in memory of the BBC presenter who died in 1999 at the age of 43 after suffering from cancer, and is given for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity.

Wright said: 'I am absolutely honoured to be here. I count myself lucky to have survived that awful day, and that I’ve made an incredible journey, the last seven years.'

Celebrating achievements: Katherine Grainger (centre left) on stage with Clare Balding (centre right) and the Team GB Rowers during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

Poignant: Martine Wright (centre), winner of the Helen Rollason award for 'outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, with PC Elizabeth Kenworthy MBE who saved her life in the July 7 bombings

Treasured memories: Gary Lineker (right) talks to Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero (left) and Vincent Kompany about the club's Premier League triumph, which was won with virtually the last kick of the season

In contention: Rower Katherine Grainger, who won gold in the double sculls, on stage with Clare Balding

Multiple champion: Track cyclist Sarah Storey (left), who won four golds at the 2012 Paralympic Games, recalls her success with Sue Barker

She thanked the emergency services and medical staff who did so much. 'And I will never forget the 52 people that sadly lost their lives, so this is definitely for them as well.'

Odds on Ennis taking the award had been slashed from 9/1 to 4/1 in the 48 hours before the ceremony, putting her close behind Wiggins, who was odds-on to win.

Speaking before the ceremony, William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: 'There is no doubt that momentum has swung away from Bradley and Jess is steaming up on the outside. The only question is has she left her run too late?'

In the running: Olympic heptathlon gold medallist Jessica Ennis arrives for the Sports Personality of the year awards hoping to claim another victory

Second favourite: Bookmakers have taken a late flurry of bets on Ennis (pictured with her fiance Andy Hill) taking the title

Black and gold: Cyclist Victoria Pendleton took the keirin title and won silver in the sprint at London 2012

Girl power: Pendleton was joined at the ceremony by Jade Jones (right) who won gold in the taekwondo

David Weir, the wheelchair athlete who won four golds in London, and four-time Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds had led the Paralympians with the bookies.

The strength of competition meant the only two British women to win double gold medals at the Olympics - cyclist Laura Trott and dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin - did not make the shortlist.

Fellow Olympians Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendleton, and Alistair Brownlee, along with Europe's Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter, also missed out.

Doing the Mobot! Double Olympic gold medal distance runner Mo Farah strikes his trademark pose with wife Tania and step-daughter Rihanna

Presenter Helen Skelton attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at ExCeL

England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and Camilla Kerslake attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at ExCeL

Red carpet treatment: Presenter Helen Skelton (left), England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his girlfriend Camilla Kerslake (right) arrive for the Sports Personality of the Year Awards at London's ExCeL arena

The nominees were chosen by an expert panel including national newspaper sports editors and three former award nominees, Sir Steve Redgrave, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Denise Lewis.

The panel also selected the winners of the coach of the year, team of the year and overseas personality.

It was announced earlier in the day that the Duchess of Cambridge would be attending the event in the first sign that she is slowly recovering from the acute sickness that has plagued her first few weeks of pregnancy.

Golden girls: Former heptathlon champion Denise Lewis (left), who has twice been runner-up in the Sports Personality of the Year awards, and Amy Williams, who won gold in the skeleton at the 2010 Winter Olympics

Ready for a great night: Former Olympic swimmer-turned-commentator Karen Pickering

All smiles: Weightlifter Zoe Smith (left), who broke the British clean and jerk record at London 2012, and 1972 pentathlon gold medallist Dame Mary Peters (right)

Proud: Paralympian Hannah Cockroft poses with the gold medals she won in the T34 100m and 200m in London

Anticipation: Marathon runner Paula Radcliffe (left), who was forced to pull out of London 2012 with a foot injury, smiles for the cameras, while Bronze medal gymnast Beth Tweddle arrives with boyfriend Steven Cryer (right)

She was only at the event for around 45 minutes, but sources have told MailOnline she was keen to pay tribute to the nation's sportsmen and women in what has been an incredible year.

Husband Prince William was not able to attend as he is back at work as an RAF search and rescue pilot on Anglesey.

A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'The Duchess of Cambridge will tonight attend the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards at the ExCeL London, where Her Royal Highness will present the Lifetime Achievement and the main Sports Personality of the Year Awards.

Athlete Christine Ohuruogu (left), who won silver in the 400m and swimmer Rebecca Adlington, who claimed two bronze medals in the 400m and 800m

Cyclist Joanna Rowsell (left), who won gold in the team pursuit at London 2012, and rower Katherine Grainger (right), who has made it onto the shortlist after winning gold in the double sculls

Queen of the pool: Ellie Simmonds won two golds, a silver and bronze at the 2012 Paralympics

Diving bronze medallist Tom Daley (left) and ice skater Jane Torvill, who won gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics

Sailor Ben Ainslie arrives at the awards ceremony

Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at ExCeL

On the shortlist: Sailor Ben Ainslie (left) has a chance of taking the title after winning his fourth Olympic gold medal in London, while former cricket umpire Dickie Bird (right) strikes a familiar pose

'The Duchess will attend the event in response to a longstanding invitation from the BBC.‪‪'

Along with her husband and brother in law Prince Harry, Kate was a Team GB Ambassador at the Olympics this summer.

The main award will be chosen by public vote and announced at the Sports Personality of the Year show.

Shortlist (in alphabetical order): Nicola Adams (Olympic boxing), Ben Ainslie (Olympic sailing), Jessica Ennis (Olympic heptathlon), Mo Farah (Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m), Katherine Grainger (Olympic rowing), Sir Chris Hoy (Olympic cycling), Rory McIlroy (world number one golfer and USPGA champion), (Andy Murray, Olympic tennis and US Open champion), Ellie Simmonds (Paralympic swimming), Sarah Storey (Paralympic cycling), David Weir (Paralympic wheelchair athlete), Bradley Wiggins (Olympic cycling and Tour de France winner).

The ceremony was shown live on BBC1 from 7.30pm.

THE SHORTLIST... AND WHAT THEY WON IN 2012

Nicola Adams - Olympic gold winner and placed second at the World Championships

Ben Ainslie - Took gold in the Olympics, World Cup and World Championships. Also named ISAF World Sailor of the Year

Jessica Ennis - Silver at the World Indoor Championships, gold in the Olympic heptathlon

Mo Farah - Double Olympic gold medal winner

Katherine Grainger - gold medal in the Olympic double sculls, as well as winning all three World Cups

Sir Chris Hoy - Gold in the World Cup, World Championships and the London Games

Rory McIlroy - Both money list titles, Honda Classic, PGA Championship, Deutsche Bank Championship, DP World Tour Championship, Ryder Cup

Andy Murray - Finally bagged his first Slam, the US Open, as well as Olympic gold and a silver in the doubles.

Ellie Simmonds - Double Paralympic gold, as well as a silver and a bronze

Sarah Storey - quadruple gold at the 2012 Paralympics and a double gold at the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships

David Weir - Four Paralympic gold medals and a gold in the European Athletics Championships

Bradley Wiggins - Tour de France champion and Olympic road race winner

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