Some of the England netball team are cutting it fine...

Britain topped the medals table in the para-cyling track world championships in the Netherlands - finishing with seven golds, including a double for Dame Sarah Storey.

Britain's most decorated female paralympian ever followed that up with two more golds in the Para-cycling Road World Championships in Switzerland later in the year.

Richard Winton
BBC Sport

No matter how high they set the bar, the GB rowing team keep exceeding expectations. 

While all of the coaches and athletes insist that 2015 has been all about the build up to Rio, they have greedily gathered medals and titles all the same. 

A haul of 10 podium places at May's European Championships was followed by a stellar performance at September's Worlds, where 15 medals were claimed. Furthermore 12 boats from 14 - and all four Paralympic crews - qualified for the Olympics. 

The highlight of the regatta, though, was Helen Glover and Heather Stanning extending their unbeaten record to 28 races and four years in the women's pair. Few British athletes will travel to Brazil carrying such expectation. 

This is a brilliant picture. Looks a lot of fun on that red carpet.

Could Steve Cram be the next Dr Who?

Fancy a little quiz?

Good, you are in luck.

The shortlist for the Young Sports Personality of the Year has some amazing athletes, but how well do you know previous winners?  Find out here.

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Image source, Greg Rutherford

It's good to see being a new dad - see picture of Milo above - hasn't stopped Greg Rutherford's pursuit of gold...

What's the most lavish thing you've ever bought? I bet it wasn't a tractor...

Well, that's exactly what Scott Mitchell bought with the £100,000 prize money which landed in his bank account for winning the BDO World Championship back in January.

Just days earlier, in the PDC Worlds, Gary Anderson banked £250,000. What did the Scotsman buy with his windfall? Nothing... he just has an extra shot of coffee in his cappuccino each morning.

Last of the big spenders, eh?

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Remember, once again this year you can vote online in addition to the telephone. 

To cast your vote online you will need to be signed in to the BBC website. Signing in or registering a new BBC iD is simple. Register here or click here to get ready to vote.

Voting is due to open during the programme which starts at 18:50 GMT. See the full terms and conditions.

Fancy a giggle? Here's Kevin Sinfield talking about how he and his team-mates are wearing identical suits. And how they became creased in transit.

They weren't made to order either. Straight off the shelf.

Libby Dawes
BBC Sport Online

"This is what the sports stars will see on the way to the arena from the red carpet..."

Local schoolchildren are also on the red carpet tonight, representing BBC News School Report.

Racing legend AP McCoy told reporters from Grosvenor Grammar School it's a big honour to be receiving an award tonight. But because it's a lifetime award... it's looking like it's his last!

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Anna Thompson
BBC Sport in Belfast

"Max Whitlock about to give a live interview... Hurry up Dan Carter!"

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New Zealand's Dan Carter is looking extremely dapper - and so he should.

The Rugby World Cup-winning fly-half Dan Carter has been named 2015 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year and will get his award later.

Don't worry I haven't ruined this for you - the award, voted for by the public, was announced earlier.

"I am very excited to be here in Belfast tonight. I am very honored to be presented with the award."

Now, he is asked "who are you wearing"? Am I getting old, I just don't get it...

The rehearsals were in full swing yesterday and BBC Sport's multimedia team of Laura Kane, Laura Whyte and Jonathan Rawcliffe were there putting together this fantastic little package just for you. Enjoy.

Frank Keogh
BBC Sport in Belfast

Behind the scenes, preparations are being finalised.

Sports Personality executive editor Carl Doran told me: "We have been planning this for years, it's been a dream of ours to come to this fantastic city and nation, and we have been given an amazing welcome.

"It could be the best show we've done in terms of atmosphere - nearly 8,000 tickets sold out quickly.

"We have some lovely surprises and it's likely to be a really close contest."