CYCLIST GERAINT THOMAS was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night, capping an unforgettable year in which he won the Tour de France.
The Welsh rider topped the six-person shortlist, voted on by the public, ahead of five-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and footballer Harry Kane in second and third place.
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Cricketer Jimmy Anderson, athlete Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold were also nominated for the main award.
Team Sky’s Thomas this summer became just the third British rider to win the Tour de France, following Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.
Ireland’s Grand Slam-winning rugby squad were nominated for the Team of the Year award, which was won by the England netball team.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2018
Sports Personality: Geraint Thomas
World Sport Star: Francesco Molinari
Team of the Year: England netball
Greatest Moment of the Year: England netball team win gold at Commonwealth Games
Coach of the Year: Gareth Southgate
Unsung Hero: Kirsty Ewen
Lifetime Achievement: Billie Jean King
Helen Rollason Award: Billy Monger
Young Sports Personality: Kare Adenegan
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Tour de France winner Thomas named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
CYCLIST GERAINT THOMAS was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night, capping an unforgettable year in which he won the Tour de France.
The Welsh rider topped the six-person shortlist, voted on by the public, ahead of five-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and footballer Harry Kane in second and third place.
Cricketer Jimmy Anderson, athlete Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold were also nominated for the main award.
Team Sky’s Thomas this summer became just the third British rider to win the Tour de France, following Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.
Ireland’s Grand Slam-winning rugby squad were nominated for the Team of the Year award, which was won by the England netball team.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2018
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