They've increased the shortlist to 16 this time. 14 of them competed in Rio.
Quote:
Sixteen contenders have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
They will go forward to a vote on the night of the live show in Birmingham on Sunday, 18 December. The nominees are:
Nicola Adams - Boxing,
Gareth Bale - Football,
Alistair Brownlee - Triathlon,
Sophie Christiansen - Equestrian,
Kadeena Cox - Athletics/Cycling,
Mo Farah - Athletics,
Jason Kenny - Cycling,
Laura Kenny - Cycling.
Andy Murray - Tennis,
Adam Peaty - Swimming,
Kate Richardson-Walsh - Hockey,
Nick Skelton - Equestrian,
Dame Sarah Storey - Cycling,
Jamie Vardy - Football,
Max Whitlock - Gymnastics,
Danny Willett - Golf.
|
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality/38128821