Winners | 2019
Promising young footballer who went blind at the age of seven has been earmarked as a future England star
Has raised £750,000 for cystic fibrosis charities and is now inspiring children with the condition to take up exercise
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
Britain’s fastest-ever woman made history with victory in the 200m at this year’s World Championships
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
Winners | 2016
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.
Defied paralysis to get back on his bike.
Aspiring jockey has endured unimaginable horror.
Tackled an awe-inspiring physical challenge for his son.
The former Australia coach has breathed fresh life into English rugby since taking over the national side following a disastrous World Cup campaign on home soil.
