Winners | 2019
Rugby legend who inspired millions when he came out as gay, and who this year broke down stigma around HIV by revealing he is living with the condition
“Iron Gran” triathlete and founder of a charity promoting sport for older people is living proof that it’s never too late to start exercising
Stand-out star of an unforgettable summer of cricket inspired England’s historic World Cup win before one of the greatest Test innings of all time
Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years
Has raised £750,000 for cystic fibrosis charities and is now inspiring children with the condition to take up exercise
Winners | 2016
Yorkshire schoolgirl set to be darts’ first female superstar.
It took something extra-special to stand out in a gold-strewn 2016, but Dame Sarah Storey’s achievement of becoming our most decorated Paralympian was truly inspirational.
Aspiring jockey has endured unimaginable horror.
Inspirational youngster raising huge sums to save live.
Dame Kelly Holmes will always be remembered for two of the most stunning triumphs in athletics history in a sun-baked Greek summer back in 2004.
