[James]

They've increased the shortlist to 16 this time. 14 of them competed in Rio.

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