Eyes on the prize

Which sporting star will win the famous trophy?

- SIMON TIMBLICK, SEAN MARLAND

With Europe's golfers retaining the Ryder Cup, England's Lionesses claiming victory at the Euros and the Red Roses winning the Rugby World Cup, it's been another memorable year for UK sport.

This week, the BBC pays tribute to the stars who brought us those memorable moments in the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year awards. Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding present the star-studded ceremony live from Salford on Thursday. But who will follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Keely Hodgkinson? Here, Balding, 54, tells us more...

How would you describe the past 12 months in sport? It's been a great year for sporting stories, both for personal success and team triumphs – from Rory McIlroy completing a career Grand Slam to the Lionesses and Red Roses' victories. And we've seen record-breaking TV viewing figures along the way.