Will Keely Hodgkinson Win BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
Will Keely Hodgkinson Win BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year is one of the most prestigious awards a sportsperson can receive in the UK.
Since 1954, the annual ceremony has presented the award to the person who has achieved the most in sport over the past 12 months.
However, a sports star must be from the United Kingdom or live and play in the country.
The British public chooses the proud recipient from a predetermined list, and 2024 is unlikely to be short of fantastic sports stars.
One name on everyone’s lips to win the respected award is Keely Hodgkinson, as she enjoyed much success this summer at the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
So, will Keely Hodgkinson win BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Read on for help making a prediction.
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Is Keely Hodgkinson a Frontrunner?
2024 has been a fantastic year of sport for the UK. After all, Team GB took home an impressive 65 medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, including 14 gold.
Also, Team GB secured an impressive 124 medals at the Summer Paralympics Paris 2024, including 49 gold medals.
Not to mention, England made it to the final of the Euros 2024, and Warrington-born Luke Littler has shaken up the darts scene by becoming the Premier League Darts and World Series of Darts Finals champion.
Due to a superb year of sport, many sports stars are in contention for the title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year; however, Keely Hodgkinson is the current frontrunner to take home the award.
The 22-year-old middle-distance runner placed herself in pole position for the prestigious award after winning the gold medal for the 800 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The talented sportswoman made the event look easy during the final, leading early on before breaking away from the competition during her final 100 meters.
Who is Keely’s Biggest Competition?
If you look at the current odds, Keely Hodgkinson seems a shoo-in for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
However, she may need to compete with other athletes who have enjoyed a fantastic 2024 in their chosen sports.
For instance, Lando Norris is the second favorite to win, as the 24-year-old British racing driver won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami before repeating this success in Singapore and the Netherlands.
However, 17-year-old Luke Littler shouldn’t be overlooked for the award, as he has enjoyed a phenomenal year in darts.
He put the world on notice when reaching the final of the World Darts Championship at the start of 2024 and has since won the Premier League Darts and the World Series of Darts competitions. It’s a huge feat for a player so early in his career.
Other possible contenders for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 include Mark Cavendish, Ben Ainslie, Dame Sarah Storey, and Tom Pidcock.
When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?
If you want to see if Keely Hodgkinson will receive the title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024, you can watch the prestigious award ceremony on December 15, 2024.
Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding will host the award show in front of a live studio audience at MediaCityUK in Salford, England, and it will be broadcast live on the BBC at an unconfirmed time. Check your TV guide for more information.