Charlotte shortlisted for BBC SPOTY

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By Media Release

Charlotte Dujardin was announced on the ten-strong shortlist for the BBC’s Sport Personality of the Year award on last night’s One Show. Many would argue that the nomination is just reward for the reigning Olympic, World and European champion who holds three world records with her equine partner Valegro, owned by Carl Hester and Roly Luard. She’s up against some tough opposition on the back of Lewis Hamilton’s World Championship win in Formula 1 on Sunday plus golfer Rory McIlroy has been a crowd pleaser this year with two major title wins and his role in the Ryder Cup victory.

The full list includes:?Gareth Bale – football?Charlotte Dujardin – dressage?Carl Froch – boxing?Kelly Gallagher & Charlotte Evans – para alpine skiing ?Lewis Hamilton – formula 1?Rory McIlroy – golf?Jo Pavey – athletics?Adam Peaty – swimming?Max Whitlock – gymnastics?Lizzy Yarnold – skeleton??The star-studded awards ceremony takes place at the Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday 14 December and will be screened live on BBC One. The equestrian world united to support AP McCoy to his victory in 2010 so hopes are high for the same for the first dressage rider to be short-listed. The result on the night is purely down to the public vote so make sure you save that date in the diary! Voting is by phone or online. To vote online for free, you’ll need to register with the BBC website ahead of time to get a BBC iD – click here. The phone numbers will be released during the show. If you’re a user of social media, help us to campaign by using the hashtag #Dujardin4SPOTY. ??Don’t forget that Charlotte is also up for the BT Sport Action Woman of the Year – which is also 100% down to a public vote so do take the time to click the box and let’s see if we can make it a hat-trick of awards for our superstar rider.

Source: British Dressage