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Shortlist of six athletes for BBC Sports Personality of the Year has unfolded with England euro 2025 And Women’s Rugby World Cup heroes are among those fighting for the coveted prize.
The nominees have been confirmed just a week ahead of the ceremony in Salford on Thursday 18 December, where a sporting star will be crowned after a year of sensational drama and achievement.
Lioness Pair hannah hampton And chloe kelly Red Roses linked to superstar ellie kildun With Masters champions, on the shortlist Rory McIlroyDarts sensation Luke Littler and the newly-crowned F1 World Champion lando norris Also nominated.
With 2025 being defined by success for the England women’s national teams, it’s no surprise that Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses make up a good part of the shortlist.
goalkeeper hannah hampton She was the breakout superstar of the tournament, replacing Mary Earps and writing her own great legacy as she helped guide England to consecutive European Championships.
His most significant contribution came in the final stages of the tournament, when he saved two Spain penalties in the shootout to defeat the reigning world champions in Zurich, securing a silver medal for his country. He was included in the Team of the Tournament after a string of stellar performances, which included two other shootout saves in his quarter-final.
At club level she played a key role in Chelsea’s domestic treble, with their spectacular 2025 season winning her the Yashin Trophy for the world’s best female goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or awards.
She has been included in the shortlist chloe kellyWhose heroics off the bench were vital to England’s success in Switzerland.
The Euro 2022 final match-winner showed she is still England’s go-to player for the big moments by scoring the decisive penalty as the Lionesses retained the trophy.
The Lionesses join the Red Roses in achieving top finishes at major tournaments this summer ellie kildun Earning a SPOTY nomination as the face of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup victory.
Superstar Kildunne scored five tries and played a key role as England won the title on home soil for the first time since 2014.
Many more to follow…