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The Guardian - UK
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Sport
Michael Butler

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: who’s who on this year’s shortlist

Alfie Hewett Frankie Dettori Katarina JohnsonThompson Mary Earps Stuart Broad Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy McIlroy SPOTY England Manchester
Katarina Johnson-Thompson celebrates after winning gold in the Women's 800m Heptathlon final at the World Athletics Championships, Team Europe's Rory McIlroy celebrates with the trophy and teammates during the presentation after winning the Ryder Cup, Mary Earps of England reacts after saving a penalty during the Women's World Cup final against Spain, Alfie Hewett celebrates after winning the 2023 US Open wheelchair men's singles final and a focused looking Stuart Broad adjusts his headband during day five of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia.
It’s been a good year for (left to right) Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Rory McIlroy, Mary Earps, Alfie Hewett and Stuart Broad. Composite: Getty Images; Reuters; Fifa/Getty Images; Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … Spoty season! Britain’s sporting hero or heroine of 2023 has been whittled down to six nominees by a panel of judges including the Euro 2022 winner Ellen White, the former Olympian Colin Jackson and the Paralympian Ellie Simmons. The winner, decided by a public vote, will be crowned at Tuesday’s ceremony, with Clare Balding, Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott presenting live from Manchester as the award celebrates its 70th anniversary. Here are the six nominees.

Mary Earps

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