Keely Hodgkinson named BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Beaming Olympic gold medallist takes out top spot - becoming the fourth woman in a row to win gong
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Keely Hodgkinson has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a phenomenal year on the track. The athlete was the favourite to win the historic title and is now the fourth woman in a row to win SPOTY after Emma Raducanu, Beth Mead and Mary Earps.
![[The athlete was the favourite to win the historic title and is now the fourth woman in a row to win SPOTY after Emma Raducanu , Beth Mead and Mary Earps]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/21/93250255-14203225-image-a-72_1734469902284.jpg)
The athlete was up against some stiff competition following a formidable year of sports with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris earlier this year, as well as Wimbledon, the EUROs and several World Cups this year alone. The phenomenal sportswoman beat out superstar darts player Luke, triathlete Alex Yee, footballer Jude Bellingham, para-cyclist Sarah Storey, cricketer Joe Root as well as Luke Littler for the historic title.
![[Keely Hodgkinson Olympic 800 metres champion is the odds-on favourite to be crowned SPOTY in Salford on Tuesday night ahead of 17-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/18/93244535-14202787-image-a-6_1734461365232.jpg)
Earlier in the night, the Olympic 800 metres champion set hearts racing on the red carpet tonight wearing a chic black backless dress, with glamorous sheer sleeves covering her hands. After being presented the award by former winners Sir Chris Hoy and Mary Earps, the Olympian confessed she was in a 'little bit of shock.'.
![[Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson celebrating winning the Women's 800m final at the Olympics in Paris earlier this year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/19/93246197-14202787-image-m-46_1734463291211.jpg)
'I’m actually more excited for my coach to be honest! This year has been absolutely incredible for me,' she added. 'I am so grateful to be in this position. I wish you all a wonderful evening, thank you so much!'. Keely Hodgkinson has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a phenomenal year on the track.
![[Gabby Logan, Clare Balding and Alex Scott holding the historic trophy for Sports Personality of the Year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/19/93246061-14202787-image-a-25_1734463054843.jpg)
The athlete was the favourite to win the historic title and is now the fourth woman in a row to win SPOTY after Emma Raducanu , Beth Mead and Mary Earps. Keely Hodgkinson Olympic 800 metres champion is the odds-on favourite to be crowned SPOTY in Salford on Tuesday night ahead of 17-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler.
![[Keely Hodgkinson speaks to Gabby Logan during the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/20/93248559-14202787-image-a-48_1734466962076.jpg)
