Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist revealed

Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jason and Laura Kenny and Gareth Bale included in a line-up of 16 sports stars for 2016

By James Gill

The Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist has been revealed, with Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Laura Kenny (née Trott) and Alistair Brownlee all included in the final list.

14 out of the 16 stars shortlisted competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with footballers Gareth Bale and Jamie Vardy the only sportsmen not to have competed in Rio 2016.

Masters golf champion Danny Willett joins swimmer Adam Peaty, boxer Nicola Adams, gymnast Max Whitlock and cyclist Jason Kenny – husband of fellow multi-gold medallist Laura Kenny.

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Paralympic stars Kadeena Cox, Dame Sarah Storey and Sophie Christiansen also make the list, with Britain's gold medal-winning equestrian rider Nick Skelton and hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh completing the final line-up.

Viewers will only be able to vote for their favourite live on the night on Sunday 18 December, with the show starting at 6.40pm on BBC1.

Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan will present Sports Personality 2016 live from Birmingham's Genting Arena.

Votes can be cast either online or by phone, with the numbers to call being revealed during the show. 

Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist revealed

Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Jason and Laura Kenny and Gareth Bale included in a line-up of 16 sports stars for 2016 By James Gill

Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Nicola Adams

 

2016 highlight Winning Olympic boxing gold in Rio 2016, becoming the first British boxer to retain an Olympic title for 92 years.

Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Kadeena Cox

2016 highlight: Becoming the first British Paralympian to win Paralympic gold medals in multiple sports since 1984. She won gold in the women's cycling time trial, gold in the 400m sprint and bronze in the 100m sprint

Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Mo Farah

2016 highlight: Defending both his 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic titles, becoming just the second man to do so.

Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Andy Murray

2016 highlight: Where do we start? Wimbledon champion, US Open champion, Olympic champion, and current World Number One after winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Rory McIlroy and Lewis Hamilton arrive as the best of British sport gather in Glasgow

• Rory McIlroy is favourite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year
• His main rival for the award is Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton
• The awards ceremony is being held at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow
• Sir Chris Hoy will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement award 

By STUART FRASER FOR MAILONLINE 

PUBLISHED: 18:45, 14 December 2014 | UPDATED: 19:50, 14 December 2014

The great and the good of British sport are arriving at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony.

World No 1 golfer Rory McIlroy is the favourite for this year's award after picking up two majors at the Open and the US PGA Championship, as well as helping Europe to victory in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

The Northern Irishman dashed up to Glasgow from Old Trafford on Sunday after watching Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League. 

World No 1 golfer Rory McIlroy arrives in Glasgow after dashing up from Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton arrives on the red carpet along with his dog Roscoe

Hamilton walks down the red carpet in Glasgow on Sunday as his pet dog Roscoe slowly follows

Boxer Carl Froch (right), on the SPOTY shortlist, arrives in Glasgow with fiancee Rachael Cordingley

Sir Chris Hoy poses on the red carpet as he arrives to be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Sochi 2014 gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold (left) poses for the cameras, and Paula Radcliffe arrives (right)

Retired swimmer Rebecca Adlington arrives (left), as does former gymnast Beth Tweddle (right)

Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley (right) arrives at the ceremony with his daughter

Former Southampton manager Lawrie McMenemy (back) joins Scottish singer Susan Boyle on the red carpet

2014 BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR CONTENDERS 

Gareth Bale (Football)

Charlotte Dujardin (Dressage)

Carl Froch (Boxing)

Kelly Gallagher & Charlotte Evans (Alpine skiing)

Lewis Hamilton (Formula One)

Rory McIlroy (Golf)

Jo Pavey (Athletics)

Adam Peaty (Swimming)

Max Whitlock (Gymnastics)

Lizzy Yarnold (Skeleton)

McIlroy told the BBC: 'It's been a great year. It's been the best year to date in my career.

'It's great to be here. To be nominated is an accumulation of everything you've achieved. It's great to be in such company.'

McIlroy's main rival for the award is Lewis Hamilton, who last month won his second Formula One world title after a thrilling battle with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

Hamilton, who arrived on the red carpet with dog Roscoe, said: 'It's great to be here. I've taken my dog with me on holiday.

'I haven't stopped since Abu Dhabi, it's been amazing. It's been so much better than the first world title. It's just been a whirlwind. I'm not bothered to have not had many days off.

'I don't think it has really sunk in yet. I just think 'wow we won the world championship.' I just have to pinch myself.

'Normally I'm away at this point of the year but I've had the most incredible support and this is one of the fans' most enjoyable events. I was asked to come, I grew up watching this show and wanted to come back.' 

Former rugby union player and England international Jonny Wilkinson (right) is all smiles with his wife

The England women's rugby team, winners of this year's World Cup, pose for a group shot on Sunday

Retired track cyclist Victoria Pendleton (left), and English diver Tom Daley (right) in Glasgow

British Paralympian Ellie Simmonds smiles for the cameras as she arrives at the SSE Hydro

English gymnast Claudia Fragapane (left) is in Glasgow, as is British Fed Cup captain Judy Murray (right)

BBC SPOTY LIST OF AWARDS 

Sports Personality of the Year

Team of the Year

Coach of the Year

Overseas Sports Personality of the Year

Young Sports Personality of the Year 

Helen Rollason Award 

Lifetime Achievement Award - Sir Chris Hoy

Unsung Hero 

Also on the shortlist is Gareth Bale, Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Froch, Kelly Gallagher & Charlotte Evans, Jo Pavey, Adam Peaty, Max Whitlock and Lizzy Yarnold.

One of the first to arrive in Glasgow on Sunday was Sir Chris Hoy, the former track cyclist who will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony. 

Hoy said: 'I would have said my first gold medal at the Athens Olympics couldn't be topped, until London 2012. The last medal was so emotional. When I watch the video of it now, I still get goosebumps.

'Every time I watch a bike race, I want to be out there. I was at the World Cup in London, and I wanted to be out there. But it was great to watch the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.'

Carl Fogarty, the most successful world superbike racer of all time, arrives in the Scottish city

Scottish athlete Lynsey Sharp (left), and snowboarder Jenny Jones smiles for the cameras (right)

Northern Irish jockey and 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Tony McCoy is suited and booted

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Tonia couch and Sarah Barrow wearing Jones + Jones at SPOTY Awards + Tom Daley

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by Shadie

The Sports Personality of the Year awards took place on Sunday evening and saw the UK’s finest sports men and woman be honoured for their talents displayed during this momentous sporting year by the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge and David Beckham. In attendance on the night was Olympic diver Tom Daley who was joined by his oh-so-gorgeous team mates Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow who looked stunning in their jones + jones dresses..

Tonia Couch, Tom Daley and Sarah Barrow

The three Olympic divers were joined by Leandro Penna

Sarah looked amazing in the jones + jones Nicky black sequin dress which has a net-trimmed petticoat, statement bow and an edgy cut-out sequin bodice which allows a glimpse of just enough shimmering skin! Tonia looked equally stunning in the jones + jones Laura Cafe Creme sequin dress which she teamed with some strappy heels, a sleek ponytail and bright lip ..

Tonia in the Laura Dress in Cafe Creme sequin

You can steal the girls party-perfect style as both dresses are currently available on thejones + jones site and at our all new Spitalfields boutique!

With love, jones + jones x

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'Move over Pippa': Jessica Ennis' derriere gets the attention at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

'Move over Pippa': Jessica Ennis' derriere gets the attention at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards as she leads glamour in ravishing red frock

By KIMBERLEY DADDS

PUBLISHED: 18:08, 16 December 2012 | UPDATED: 08:27, 17 December 2012

She's had a stellar year, becoming golden girl of the 2012 Olympics.

And it seems Jessica Ennis isn't only a winner on the track but in the fashion stakes as well.

The gold medal Olympian lead the glamour at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards on Sunday night, turning up in a ravishing red floor-length Victoria Beckham dress.

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No red card here: Jessica Ennis leads the glam our at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in a stunning floorlength red gown

Stealing rear of the year: Twitter went wild as Jessica Ennis showed off her derriere during the sporting celebration Poznan, taking the crown from Pippa Middleton

And her stunning look even caused a Twitter storm with fans hailing her as the new 'rear of the year', taking over from Pippa Middleton.

The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge has had a flurry of interest since the world saw her derriere in her bridesmaid dress at the royal wedding last year.

But Jessica's appearance at Sunday night's awards has caused online devotees to comment on her physique in droves.

Fine form: The sports star drew attention in her figure hugging frock as she first took to the red carpet to answer pre event questions

Lady in red: The gold medal winner looked a million miles away from her usual track look as she posed in her glamorous gown

Winning in the fashion stakes: Jessica looked ravishing in her scarlet number as she posed up next to fiance Andy Hill

Showing what she's got: Jessica received applause as she took to the stage to be greeted by the Duchess of Cambridge, who made her first public appearance at an event since announcing her pregnancy and being taken sick

One even wrote: 'Move over pippa @J_Ennis is now Queen of the bottom! #spoty.'

Looking a far cry from her look on the field, Jessica stunned the crowds in the scarlet number.

She completed her look showing off her slender toned waist with a thin black belt around her middle, while she even showed off some skin with the plunging neckline.

Ennis even accessorised to perfection holding a large black clutch with her hair worn down and sleek.

Strike a pose: The 26-year-old was one of the favourites to take away the coveted award

Could it be her? Jessica was seen smiling and clapping in the audience before the big name was announced

Shapely: Her stunning outfit on the night has meant many are now dubbing Jessica's derriere better than Pippa Middleton's after her appearance at her sister the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding last year

Festive: She smiled as she held her trophy while wearing her red frock, next to a radiant Kate in green

Pert: While she was there to pick up her trophy and see who won the title, Jessica wouldn't have been aware the effect her dress would cause

Taking centre stage: Jessica chatted away to the Duchess as it was announced Bradley Wiggins had won the coveted title of 2012

Making friends: She seemed to hit it off with Kate as she made it another night to remember

Not usually allowed to wear jewellery during her competitions, the 26-year-old made the most of her glamorous night out with a cute pendant adorning her neck.

And she also came armed with the ultimate accessory - fiance Andy Hill looking proud and dapper in his suit next to her.

Another fan wrote on Twitter: 'Pippa Middleton is seething with jealousy at all the attention Jessica Ennis's bum is getting on Twitter right now,' while another commented: 'How do I vote for Jessica Ennis's bum? #sportspersonality.'

But she wasn't the only sports personality to stand out on the red carpet.

The work's paid off: Not only was Jessica hailed for her sporting achievements at the event but her shapely figure also didn't go unnoticed

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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

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

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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