A closer look at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees

Luke Littler, Keely Hodgkinson and Joe Root are among the contenders for the prestigious award.

By contributor By PA Sport Staff

Published Dec 9, 2024

Last updated Jan 30

The six-strong shortlist for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award was announced on Monday morning.

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is the favourite, with the winner decided by a public vote during the live show on December 17.

Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the nominees.

Jude Bellingham

The midfielder established himself as one of the best footballers in the world during his debut season at Real Madrid.

Bellingham scored more than 20 goals to help the Spanish giants win LaLiga and the Champions League, while he was also a talisman for England.

The 21-year-old finished third in the Ballon d’Or standings, the best placing by an Englishman for nearly 20 years.