BBC Sports Personality of the Year

BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1999- )

RunningAward Show showSports

Each year the public votes for their sports personality of the year based on a shortlist of 12 people who have had huge sporting achievements in the past year.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday

Last Episode

2025
Year 2025Episode 1120 min

2025

Presented by Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott, the iconic show, broadcast live from Salford, returns for its 72nd edition, and as always, it promises to be a wonderful showcase of who's who in British sport.

In 2025, as well as the incredible films that look back at the sporting year, there is a change to the vote, which means, for the first time, both the Team of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year will be decided by a live public vote on the night.

Dec 18, 2025

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2023-12-192023Dec 19, 2023
2022-12-212022Dec 21, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the BBC Sports Personality of the Year first premiere?

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year first premiered on December 12, 1954.

Who won the award for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999?

Lennox Lewis won the award for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999.

Who were the other nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999?

The other nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999 were David Coulthard, Steve Redgrave, Denise Lewis, and Colin Montgomerie.

Which sportswoman won the award for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999?

Denise Lewis, an Olympic heptathlon champion, won the award for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1999 as the Most Outstanding Sportswoman.

Who presented the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 1999?

The presenter of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 1999 was John Inverdale.

What was the theme of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show in 1999?

There was no official theme for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show in 1999.

How many categories of awards were presented in the 1999 BBC Sports Personality of the Year?

Three awards categories were presented during the 1999 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony.

Did Lennox Lewis win any other awards at the 1999 BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony?

Yes, Lennox Lewis also won the Team of the Year award for his win over Evander Holyfield to become the unified world heavyweight champion.

Was the 1999 BBC Sports Personality of the Year a televised event?

Yes, the 1999 BBC Sports Personality of the Year was a televised event.

Cast

Clare Balding

Clare Balding

plays herself
Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

plays himself
Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan

plays herself
Adrian Chiles

Adrian Chiles

plays himself
Sue Barker

Sue Barker

plays herself
John Inverdale

John Inverdale

plays himself
Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

plays himself
Alex Scott

Alex Scott

plays herself
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Characters

Clare Balding

Clare Balding

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Gabby Logan

Gabby Logan

Adrian Chiles

Adrian Chiles

Sue Barker

Sue Barker

John Inverdale

John Inverdale

Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

Alex Scott

Alex Scott

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