BBC Sports Personality of 2016

[AM9]

So the Olympics has gone better for the UK than many would have dreamt. Come the autumn, many will be turning their attention to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. With all the Olympic successes, just creating a shortlist will be difficult. Who could head the list from the 2016 games?
Personally, I would be inclined to favour:
Mo Farrar
Max Whitlock
Jason Kenny
Laura Trott
That's just a snapshot of big winners. In the next few weeks there will be more recognition of those who have made a consistent contribution over a longer period. There may even be somebody who has been as important the UK sport from the forthcoming Paralympics in Rio.

How would others make the shortlist up?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

From some of the responses to my postings about the personal challenges leading to individual performances of competitors at the 2016 Olympic Games, where it came across that "Team GB" and its medal count were deemed far more important, I think that I shall not bother to submit any individual name on this thread as a protest against that ethic.

 

[DarloRich]

It could be any of the Olympians really although someone like Murray has a chance to win other events which boost his chances. Personally I would like it to go to Max Whitlock for winning two golds in such a short space of time and in an event we have not come close to winning in the past

From some of the responses to my postings about the personal challenges leading to individual performances of competitors at the 2016 Olympic Games, where it came across that "Team GB" and its medal count were deemed far more important, I think that I shall not bother to submit any individual name on this thread as a protest against that ethic.

Do give it a rest. Can you not just enjoy the success and the occasion? Are you unable to understand why the team element is important to the media and how it helps people connect with both the competition and for the attempts for medals by individuals, false as that may be? That, albeit generated, national competition/medal race is important to many of us mere plebeians.

The medal count is also important to the sports administrators as that is often used as the measure for continued/increased funding from the lottery

 

[37038]

Whitlock or Wiggins...

Pass on the miserable boring a*se that is Andy Murray

 

[Tetchytyke]

How would others make the shortlist up?

Froome and Hamilton (if he wins a third consecutive F1 title) for starters.

 

[backontrack]

Froome and Hamilton (if he wins a third consecutive F1 title) for starters.

Justin Rose?
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My guess is:

Mo Farah
Chris Froome
Bradley Wiggins
Laura Trott
Max Whitlock
Justin Rose
Jonny Bairstow
Katherine Grainger

 

[Tetchytyke]

Justin Rose?

Golf isn't a sport, it's just a good walk spoiled

 

[AM9]

From some of the responses to my postings about the personal challenges leading to individual performances of competitors at the 2016 Olympic Games, where it came across that "Team GB" and its medal count were deemed far more important, I think that I shall not bother to submit any individual name on this thread as a protest against that ethic.

I would have thought that you would be only too pleased to contribute to this discussion as the thread is about the BBC Sports Personality of 2016. Those that I have listed are in my view some that have significant achievements in the year. The fact that their efforts were aided by team GB or National Lottery gamblers is as irrelevant as Lewis Hamilton being funded by the Oil giant Petronas. All are equal when considered as 'sports personalities' rather then 'UK medal footsoldiers'.

 

[richw]

Although we do have many non Olympic sports I expect Olympic domination despite many other great achievements. Eddie Jones turning the England World Cup flops into grand slam and Aussie tour white washers.
The Welsh football team and surely Chris Coleman must be up there for what he's done to that team?

 

[MotCO]

It could be any of the Olympians really

I'd prefer it to be one of the Titans

 

[Phil.]

Whitlock or Wiggins...

Pass on the miserable boring a*se that is Andy Murray

I wouldn't describe Bradley Wiggins as a bundle of fun. Has anyone ever seen him smile?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I wouldn't describe Bradley Wiggins as a bundle of fun. Has anyone ever seen him smile?

Besides, he's Belgian so he can have the overseas

 

[Lankyline]

Golf isn't a sport, it's just a good walk spoiled

In jest or not I'll bite, it's one of the few sports that is totally reliant on the individual to win it and not rely on someone else's mistakes, ie tennis, football,
The level of fitness these days would embarrass some athletes, it is one of the most pressurised sports there is and the degree of accuracy and precision is matched by very few sports no I don't think it should be in the Olympics and yes I do play, have done since 11 and I'm off 4, if that mans anything you

 

[fowler9]

Chris Froome. You can't underestimate what an incredible achievement it is to win the Tour De France again! Of course many of the gold winners at the Olympics will be in with a shout for various reasons and rightly so. No one from Football is in with a shout I wouldn't have thought. I bloody hope not anyway and I am a footy fan.

 

[DarloRich]

Team GB should win the team award

 

[fowler9]

Team GB should win the team award

I'd agree there.

 

[AM9]

Besides, he's Belgian so he can have the overseas

That's Wiggins's!

 

[AlterEgo]

Roy Hodgson.

 

[EssexGonzo]

In jest or not I'll bite, it's one of the few sports that is totally reliant on the individual to win it and not rely on someone else's mistakes, ie tennis, football,

The level of fitness these days would embarrass some athletes, it is one of the most pressurised sports there is and the degree of accuracy and precision is matched by very few sports no I don't think it should be in the Olympics and yes I do play, have done since 11 and I'm off 4, if that mans anything you

Of course it relies on someone else's mistakes, as much as any sport.

"Competing" relies upon someone beating someone else. If golfist A smashes it into the water, surely that's a mistake and helps golfist B?

Although I don't consider it a sport. It's a sartorially questionable hobby.

 

[DelayRepay]

It could be any of the Olympians really although someone like Murray has a chance to win other events which boost his chances. Personally I would like it to go to Max Whitlock for winning two golds in such a short space of time and in an event we have not come close to winning in the past

I'd agree, a difficult choice but his achievement was outstanding for the reasons you have said. I think all our medal winners are worthy of consideration but Whitlock has the edge over the others in my view.

 

[AM9]

Maybe Mr & Mrs Kenny will be crowned as the golden double act.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

All are equal when considered as 'sports personalities' rather then 'UK medal footsoldiers'.

From how the BBC television and the newspapers appear to see matters, your use of the term "UK medal footsoldiers" is a most excellent description of the obsequious worship afforded by these members of the media before to the deity known as Medal Table, which is featured ad nauseum

To borrow a phrase from a song by Shania Twain..."That don't impress me none"

 

[Kite159]

Chris Froome. You can't underestimate what an incredible achievement it is to win the Tour De France again! Of course many of the gold winners at the Olympics will be in with a shout for various reasons and rightly so. No one from Football is in with a shout I wouldn't have thought. I bloody hope not anyway and I am a footy fan.

I wouldn't be surprised if Gareth Bale gets put up for the award from the football side for his part in reaching the semifinals.

 

[83G/84D]

I'd prefer it to be one of the Titans

What about Atlanteans?

 

[DarloRich]

From how the BBC television and the newspapers appear to see matters, your use of the term "UK medal footsoldiers" is a most excellent description of the obsequious worship afforded by these members of the media before to the deity known as Medal Table, which is featured ad nauseum

To borrow a phrase from a song by Shania Twain..."That don't impress me none"

So because someone wears a tracksuit ( sorry podium wear) with the the phrase Team GB printed upon it you aren't impressed by thier efforts? Strange. I honestly don't understand what your issue is here. It is like you pick something to oppose just for the sake of opposing it!

 

[83G/84D]

Roy Hodgson.

Good one!

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

So because someone wears a tracksuit ( sorry podium wear) with the the phrase Team GB printed upon it you aren't impressed by thier efforts? Strange. I honestly don't understand what your issue is here. It is like you pick something to oppose just for the sake of opposing it!

Had this been a World Championship event, rather than the Olympic Games, where the team ethic is de rigeur, you would find me in total agreement with you.

But this is not the case in the Olympic Games, where it is the success of the individual is the ethos to reflect the competitors' personal striving to achieve the ultimate level of success for their efforts. Am I the only one who can see this and understand what Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coubertin had in mind when he was the prime mover behind the 1896 Olympic Games.

 

[DarloRich]

Had this been a World Championship event, rather than the Olympic Games, where the team ethic is de rigeur, you would find me in total agreement with you.

But this is not the case in the Olympic Games, where it is the success of the individual is the ethos to reflect the competitors' personal striving to achieve the ultimate level of success for their efforts. Am I the only one who can see this and understand what Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coubertin had in mind when he was the prime mover behind the 1896 Olympic Games.

I see your point but don't think it is realistic to expect an event not to change. How, for instance, would you report the obvious team events without reference to the nation from which the competitors come?

The medal table means nothing in the grand scheme of the Olympics but does give people something to refer to and something to crystallize thier interest around and the media something to report that lands with the wider population.

 

[Western Lord]

What about Atlanteans?

Surely you meant VRTs.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

That's Wiggins's!

Yes, and the post I quoted mentioned him. :roll:

I'm going to campaign for Michael Hefele to win the overseas after his magnificent first-touch goal at Villa Park though. Though in seriousness I'd like it to go to Da Silva, that Brazilian pole vaulter who took the gold!