Women’s sport reached new heights in 2022, as the world became increasingly aware of how engaging and important female athletes can be.
For many viewers watching at home or in person, the England Women’s football team provided the sporting highlight of the year – across sport on the whole, not just the women’s side – as the Lionesses won their first trophy by beating Germany in the Euros final at Wembley Stadium. Beth Mead, the player of the tournament, was later voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year, as a woman won the prize for the second straight year – with tennis’ Emma Raducanu claiming the award in 2021.
