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Sports Personality: The winners Sports Personality: The winners
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Equestrian star Zara Phillips was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year with a victory in a public vote.Equestrian star Zara Phillips was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year with a victory in a public vote.
The world champion horserider beat Ryder Cup golf hero Darren Clarke, with gymnast Beth Tweddle in third.The world champion horserider beat Ryder Cup golf hero Darren Clarke, with gymnast Beth Tweddle in third.
Rugby league side St Helens were given the Team of the Year award, while tennis ace Roger Federer won the Overseas Personality prize.Rugby league side St Helens were given the Team of the Year award, while tennis ace Roger Federer won the Overseas Personality prize.
In total there were nine awards on a star-studded night of sporting celebration at the Birmingham NEC.In total there were nine awards on a star-studded night of sporting celebration at the Birmingham NEC.
Sports Personality of the Year: The contendersSports Personality of the Year: The contenders
Awards in full - in order of presentation AWARDS IN FULL
  • Sports Personality of the Year - Zara Phillips Story in full The Queen's granddaughter snapped up over a third of the public vote on Sunday to claim the evening's main individual honour - 35 years after her mother, The Princess Royal, received the same award.
    • The 25-year-old equestrian star picked up the award following a season which has seen her become only the third rider to hold the European and World titles at the same time.
  • Team of the Year - St Helens rugby league sideSt Helens claimed the first of two honours in Birmingham as the rugby league side were rewarded for their treble-winning achievements.
    • BBC Radio Five Live listeners voted the side as Team of the Year, ahead of Europe's Ryder Cup golfers and Sussex County Cricket Club.
  • Coach of the Year - Daniel AndersonAustralian Anderson made it a memorable double for St Helens.
    • The former New Zealand coach earned the award for guiding the team to Challenge Cup, minor Premiership and Grand Final triumph.
  • Helen Rollason Award - Paul HunterSnooker star Hunter's award for courage and achievement was accepted by his widow Lindsey Hunter.
  • Helen Rollason Award - Paul HunterSnooker star Hunter's award for courage and achievement was accepted by his widow Lindsey Hunter.
    • The three-time Masters champion sadly passed away in two months ago after losing his battle with cancer.The three-time Masters champion sadly passed away in two months ago after losing his battle with cancer.
    Snooker mourns loss of Hunter He gained the honour in recognition of his bravery and determination to continue playing while trying to beat the disease.Snooker mourns loss of Hunter He gained the honour in recognition of his bravery and determination to continue playing while trying to beat the disease.
  • Coach of the Year - Daniel AndersonAustralian Anderson was recognised for his treble-winning success with rugby league giants St Helens.
    • The former New Zealand coach earned the award for guiding the team to Challenge Cup, minor Premiership and Grand Final triumph.
  • Special award - David WalliamsComedian Walliams was handed a surprise one-off award for his outstanding achievement of swimming the English Channel for charity.
    • Walliams completed the gruelling 21-mile swim to France in 10 hours and 34 minutes back in August.
    He raised over £1m in aid of Sport Relief and was presented the award by Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.
  • Team of the Year - St Helens rugby league sideSt Helens completed a memorable double at the awards ceremony in Birmingham, following Anderson's coach award with another honour.
    • BBC Radio Five Live listeners voted the side as Team of the Year for their treble-winning success, ahead of Europe's Ryder Cup golfers and Sussex County Cricket Club.
  • Overseas Personality - Roger FedererTennis ace Federer remained a firm favourite with British fans by scooping the prestigious overseas award for the second time in three years.
  • Overseas Personality - Roger FedererTennis ace Federer remained a firm favourite with British fans by scooping the prestigious overseas award for the second time in three years.
    • 2006 proved to be another vintage year for the Swiss player, who pipped golfing star Tiger Woods in a studio audience vote at the NEC in Birmingham.2006 proved to be another vintage year for the Swiss player, who pipped golfing star Tiger Woods in a studio audience vote at the NEC in Birmingham.
    The Swiss tennis ace ended the season as the world number one for the thirdtime in a row and lost only five matches.The Swiss tennis ace ended the season as the world number one for the thirdtime in a row and lost only five matches.
  • Lifetime Achievement - Bjorn Borg Swedish tennis legend Borg was recognised for his contribution to sport in an emotional presentation.
  • Lifetime Achievement - Bjorn Borg Swedish tennis legend Borg was recognised for his contribution to sport in an emotional presentation.
    • The five-time Wimbledon champion dazzled the world of tennis in the 1970s and 1980s, winning 11 Grand Slam titls. He was given the award by former tennis player and BBC pundit Boris Becker.The five-time Wimbledon champion dazzled the world of tennis in the 1970s and 1980s, winning 11 Grand Slam titls. He was given the award by former tennis player and BBC pundit Boris Becker.
  • Special award - David WalliamsComedian Walliams was handed a surprise one-off award for his outstanding achievement of swimming the English Channel for charity.
    • Walliams completed the gruelling 21-mile swim to France in 10 hours and 34 minutes back in August.
    He raised over £1m in aid of Sport Relief and was presented the award by Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas.
  • Young Personality - Theo Walcott See story in full Walcott lost out to sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey for the award 12 months ago but was rewarded the top prize this time after a fantastic year in which he transferred to Arsenal and went to the World Cup with England.
    • Previous winners include footballer Wayne Rooney in 2002 and tennis player Andy Murray in 2004.
  • Unsung Hero Award - Val HanoverAwarded for the winner's dedication to North Shropshire Special Olympics Club.
  • Unsung Hero Award - Val HanoverAwarded for the winner's dedication to North Shropshire Special Olympics Club.
    • Hanover impressed the judges with her great commitment to people with learning disabilities, firmly believing in the power of sport to enrich lives.Hanover impressed the judges with her great commitment to people with learning disabilities, firmly believing in the power of sport to enrich lives.
    She is also a passionate fund-raiser.She is also a passionate fund-raiser.
  • Young Personality - Theo Walcott See story in full Walcott lost out to sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey for the award 12 months ago but was rewarded the top prize this time after a fantastic year in which he transferred to Arsenal and went to the World Cup with England.
    • Previous winners include footballer Wayne Rooney in 2002 and tennis player Andy Murray in 2004.
  • Sports Personality of the Year - Zara PhillipsThe Queen's granddaughter snapped up over a third of the public vote on Sunday to claim the evening's main individual honour - 35 years after her mother, The Princess Royal, received the same award.
    • The 25-year-old equestrian star picked up the award following a season which has seen her become only the third rider to hold the European and World titles at the same time.