Keely Hodgkinson, the 22-year-old Olympic 800m gold medallist, has been named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2024 after her remarkable achievements, including winning a global title in Paris and retaining her European title in Rome. She expressed gratitude to her coach for their support. The award was determined by public vote, with darts player Luke Littler and cricketer Joe Root finishing second and third, respectively. This marks the fourth consecutive year a woman has won the accolade.