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  • Public to vote for winner during BBC One show on Sunday, 20 December

  1. Postpublished at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Your six contenders for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 are:

    • Stuart Broad
    • Hollie Doyle
    • Tyson Fury
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Jordan Henderson
    • Ronnie O'Sullivan

    Remember to tune in to BBC One on 20 December to follow the show from Media City, Salford. You can also watch using BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website.

    For more information, click here.

    SPOTY 2020 contenders
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    HTO: This man is amazing, from tackling mental health to being the best heavyweight on planet earth, nominated and rightly so.

    Lee Kelly: Can’t see past Tyson Fury for SPOTY. Completely dismantled one of the most dangerous fighters in history.

  3. Postpublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Tyson Fury

    Tyson

    Contender: Tyson Fury

    Sport: Boxing

    Age: 32

    The self-styled ‘Gypsy King’ became a two-time world heavyweight champion with a devastating defeat of Deontay Wilder to claim the WBC title in their Las Vegas rematch. Victory for the Manchester-born fighter marked another stage in his remarkable comeback after a battle with depression and drugs.

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  4. Postpublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

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  5. Tyson Fury named as Sports Personality of the Year 2020 contenderpublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020
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  6. Postpublished at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    The One Show is getting ready to introduce the final contender for this year's Sports Personality trophy.

    You can watch it on BBC One and online on iPlayer.

  7. Postpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    The sixth and final contender will be announced on The One Show on BBC One from 19:20 GMT. You can also watch the programme on BBC iPlayer.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

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    Sophie Payne: Yaaaaas Ronnie finally nominated for #SPOTY! One of the finest and most naturally talented our country has ever produced. Happy to see him recognised.

    Paddy Wisedale: Finally after all these years he has a nomination. One of the greatest sporting talents our country has. Well done Ronnie be nice to see you do well on the night.

  9. Postpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Ronnie O'Sullivan

    Ronnie

    Contender: Ronnie O’Sullivan

    Sport: Snooker

    Age: 44

    Won his sixth world title at the Crucible to become the oldest champion for more than 40 years and cement his place as one of snooker’s greatest players. ‘The Rocket’ has secured more events (37) and Triple Crown event titles (20) than any other player in history. The Essex potter is nominated for the BBC award for the first time in his 28-year career.

    Read more on Ronnie O'Sullivan.

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  11. Ronnie O'Sullivan named as Sports Personality of the Year 2020 contenderpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020
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  12. Postpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Join Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2 to hear who will be the fifth nominee on the SPOTY shortlist.

    They will be joining Hollie Doyle, Jordan Henderson, Stuart Broad and Lews Hamilton.

  13. Postpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    We'll be back with Steve Wright on Radio 2 from 16:45 GMT to reveal the fifth name of the list.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

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    Vicky Lee: I couldn’t be happier that BBC SPOTY has recognised this superstar! Absolutely deserved Hollie Doyle!

    Daniel Reeson: So glad to see Hollie Doyle nominated for Sports Personality of the Year. Very well deserved and a great advocate for Horse Racing in general. Fingers crossed your hard work pays dividends when it comes to the result. I’m sure all racing fans would agree.

  15. Postpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Hollie Doyle

    Hollie Doyle

    Contender: Hollie Doyle

    Sport: Horse racing

    Age: 24

    Broke her own record for the number of winners ridden by a British woman in a year, rode a historic double on British Champions Day, became the first woman to ride five winners on the same card and claimed her first victory at Royal Ascot. Doyle was named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.

    Read more on Hollie Doyle.

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  17. Hollie Doyle named as Sports Personality of the Year 2020 contenderpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020
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  18. Postpublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Listen to Radio 5 Live now to hear Nihal Arthanayake announce who will be joining Jordan Henderson, Stuart Broad and Lewis Hamilton on this year's SPOTY shortlist.

  19. Postpublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2020

    Tune in to the Nihal Arthanayake Show on Radio 5 Live at 15:30 to find out who the fourth contender is.

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    James Litherland: Jordan Henderson is the perfect example of hard work, dedication to what you're passionate about, and the ability to never give up on a dream. I think he embodies everything that a true sportsman should be. Good luck Jordan!

    Bob: Thoroughly deserved for his hard work, dedication and sportsmanship. A top professional.