Mum broke world records, and raised more than £700,000 through her own charity after losing all four limbs to sepsis at the age of 43

Breaking down barriers and uniting people of all ages, including refugees, people with disabilities and asylum seekers, through a mutual love of table tennis

After his dad passed away, Alfie set up a charity campaign to support other children affected by bereavement

Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years

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

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

Group of parents and neighbours created Playing Out, a scheme that closes streets to traffic one day a week so kids can play outside safely

Has raised £750,000 for cystic fibrosis charities and is now inspiring children with the condition to take up exercise

The world’s first gay rugby team has blazed a trail for inclusiveness and tolerance in sport