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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist

BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees (clockwise from top left:) Hannah Hampton, Lando Norris, Chloe Kelly, Rory McIlroy, Ellie Kildunne and Luke Littler.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees (clockwise from top left:) Hannah Hampton, Lando Norris, Chloe Kelly, Rory McIlroy, Ellie Kildunne and Luke Littler. Composite: Getty, Reuters, PA

Three world champions, two European champions and the holder of a grand slam will face off next Thursday for the title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year, in a shortlist that provides a high-powered boost to the venerable prize show.

Following a triumphant summer for England’s women in both football and rugby, Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton of the Lionesses are nominated, as is the Red Roses’ Ellie Kildunne. They are joined in the six-person shortlist by Formula One champion Lando Norris, darts world champion Luke Littler and Masters champion Rory McIlroy, the bookies’ favourite.

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