Sports Personality of the Year 2022

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This takes place on Wednesday 21st December, later than usual due to the World Cup.

We haven't had the shortlist yet (again, probably due to the World Cup) but these are some the current odds:

1/5 Beth Mead
33/1 Ronnie O'Sullivan
40/1 Ben Stokes
50/1 Tyson Fury
66/1 Chloe Kelly
66/1 Jos Buttler
100/1 Eve Muirhead
100/1 Joe Root
100/1 Matt Fitzpatrick
100/1 Leah Williamson (as short as 28/1 in some places)
200/1 Jake Wightman (as short as 25/1 with some)


With England's men out of the World Cup, team of the year looks to be a straight fight between the England women's football team and England's men's cricketers, who won the T20 World Cup and have won seven of their last eight test matches. Also in contention could be the GB Olympic women's curling team that won gold in Beijing and the World Cup-winning wheelchair rugby league team.

Likewise, coach of the year is likely to be between England football coach Sarina Wiegman, England test cricket coach Brendon McCullum and England limited overs cricket coach Matthew Mott.

The three-person shortlist has been announced for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award:
Sky Brown (skateboarder who won gold at the X Games)
Jessica Gadirova (gymnast who won floor gold at the World Championships as well as all-around bronze and team silver)
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix (diver who won double gold at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships)

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The shortlist will be revealed on Tuesday, the day before the ceremony.

Usain Bolt has been announced as the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Shortlist for tonight's award:

Jessica Gadirova (Gymnastics)
Beth Mead (Football)
Eve Muirhead (Curling)
Ronnie O'Sullivan (Snooker)
Ben Stokes (Cricket)
Jake Wightman (Athletics)

[o]

I never understand picking individuals from a team that has achieved things, it was a team effort, give them the team award.

[Panda]

RESULTS:

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1st: Beth Mead
2nd: Ben Stokes
3rd: Eve Muirhead

WORLD SPORTS STAR
Lionel Messi

TEAM OF THE YEAR
England women's football team

COACH OF THE YEAR
Sarina Wiegman

YOUNG SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Jessica Gadirova

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Usain Bolt

HELEN ROLLASON AWARD
Rob Burrow

SPECIAL AWARD
Kevin Sinfield

UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Mike Alden - founder Park Knowle Football Club in Bristol

[Shireblogger]

Seems like a fair result amongst the Brits. I'm always pleased when someone whose achievements were early in the year gets recognised (Eve Muirhead).

Not sure about Messi as World Sports Star. Feels like one of those Oscars that are given to a fading star who has never won one before. He was pretty good at the World Cup, but not consistently outstanding.

[Good Old Days]

Eve Muirhead is my favourite international skip. Glad to see her in this honorary sports list.

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