Murray in, Wiggins out: it’s Spoty time again – let the carping commence | Barry Glendenning

Nov 29, 2016

A shortlist dominated by Rio winners means some startling omissions, such as England’s all-conquering rugby players and even some of Team GB’s biggest achievers, but each of the contenders deserves their place

While the presence of the world tennis No1 Andy Murray on the shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year suggests the outcome of the public vote will be a formality, there are several conspicuous inclusions and absentees from a roll of honour that largely comprises Olympians and Paralympians nominated for their contributions to Team GB’s record‑breaking medal hauls in Rio.

Tags: Alistair Brownlee Andy Murray BBC BBC Sports Personality of the Year Danny Willett Gareth Bale Jamie Vardy Media Mo Farah Sport