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Becoming the first British Paralympian to win gold in multiple sports at the same Olympics Winning his second double gold at the Rio Games Earning three gold medals in Rio – and getting married to Laura Picking up her two gold medals at Rio 2016 – and getting married to Jason Wales went top of their group and made the semi-finals of Euro 2016 “Nobody expected us to get this far but we’re very proud and have no regrets. We’ll continue to battle on.” “I am sure that I would not have recovered anywhere near as well [from a stroke and MS] if I had not had this to strive for. It has helped me massively from a physical perspective.” “I still feel like the Laura who rode her bike when she was eight because she loved it. It’s weird when people see me as this huge idol as it almost doesn’t feel like anything I could have ever done.” “It shows I didn’t just fluke it in London. To do it again is incredible. “I can’t believe it.” “I’m proud to be part of the team’s Olympic success and doing my bit.” Becoming the world’s No.1 tennis player IT’S been a year that saw Leicester City rule the Premier League, Team GB rack up medals in Rio and Wales reach the Euro semi-finals.

So it’s no surprise there is tough competition for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

A panel including Ryan Giggs, Victoria Pendleton and Strictly’s Ore Oduba have shortlisted 12 star names. Andy Murray is the hot favourite and would make history by becoming the first person to win the honour two years running.

More than 12,000 fans will be at Birmingham’s Genting Arena tonight to see who gets their hands on the prestigious trophy.

Here’s Hot TV’s guide to who’s in it to win it… “It’s been many years of work to get here. It’s been such a difficult thing to do because of how good the guys around me have been.” Giving up lead at World Triathlon Series to help brother Jonny across the finish line DOUBLE Olympic champ Alistair wants Mo Farah to win Sports Personality of the Year instead of himself.

The triathlon star is the bookies’ second favourite to take the annual BBC award behind tennis star Andy Murray. But down-toearth Leeds lad Alistair would much prefer running legend Mo walked away with the title.

Alistair, 28, said: “I am so proud to be nominated but I would be a bit embarrassed if I won it over someone like Mo. The scale of his achievements over the last four or five years stand out head and shoulders above anyone else. “What he has done has been incredible. His achievements have been a first, not only for a British athlete, but for any athlete.” Alistair predicts Murray will take the title for a third time after becoming the first Brit to be crowned World No.1 since rankings began in 1973. Being the first Brit boxer to successfully defend their Olympic title in 92 years DOUBLE Olympic boxing gold medallist Nicola could quit the sport to take on a new opponent – James Bond.

Britain’s most successful amateur boxer of all time has now set her sights on becoming a film baddie or a Marvel superhero.

The reigning Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European champion said: “I definitely want to do more acting and I’m taking it seriously. I’m still having acting lessons and would love to be in a big show or film. Something in X-Men would be incredible.” Nicola, 34, from Leeds, added: “I honestly don’t know what my future in boxing holds. “I need to sit down and decide if I stay amateur and go for a third Olympic gold, turn pro or concentrate on acting.”