Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic champion, is currently in the lead for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The athlete from Atherton captured the admiration of Great Britain when she secured the gold medal in the 800m at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. As a result, Hodgkinson has been a strong contender for the SPOTY title for a while, and her spot on the final shortlist was officially announced on December 9. Her journey is truly inspiring, as she nearly clinched victory at the Tokyo Games four years prior, ultimately taking home a silver medal. READ MORE: Manchester United and Dan Ashworth’s next steps determined after shocking exit. READ MORE: ‘Much will be revealed over time’ – ex-Manchester United player comments on Dan Ashworth. Next Tuesday (December 17), the 22-year-old will find out if she can add the esteemed SPOTY trophy to her already remarkable collection. As the UK prepares for the awards ceremony, here’s a glimpse into other fascinating elements of her life… Who are the nominees for BBC SPOTY? Hodgkinson might be the top choice among bookmakers, but she is up against tough competition from various other major stars. Jude Bellingham, the England footballer, is a strong candidate after winning La Liga and the Champions League in his first season with Real Madrid, along with contributing to the Three Lions’ progress to the Euro 2024 final, according to the Mirror. Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler is also a popular choice, while Olympic triathlon gold medalist Alex Yee, England cricket great Joe Root, and Para-cyclist Sarah Storey round out the list of nominees. Keely Hodgkinson’s net worth. In November, Keely Hodgkinson was estimated to be worth around £250,000, but this figure is expected to increase significantly.
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