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.

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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.

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