Video, 00:03:13, Everton 'not at their best' in Chelsea defeat - Ancelotti, Bielsa 'disappointed' with conceding headed goals. Bradley Wiggins joined the group of great British Olympians after winning … Geraint Thomas Ben Stokes I guess those same sort of people would then say those fine sportsmen aren't all English or play in a "working class" sport. Bradley Wiggins capped his remarkable sporting year by winning the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday night. Relive some of the best sporting action from 2012 over the festive season on BBC Red Button and online. The Lancashire-based athlete followed that up with two more golds on the track at the Beijing Games in 2008, a year in which he also picked up three titles at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. No questions for Porto's Conceicao. The Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion, 32, beat 11 other contenders to the prestigious title. Uncategorized. Video, 00:02:30Bolt named Overseas Sports Personality, Lord Coe given BBC Lifetime award. Read about our approach to external linking. And just over a week after his Tour victory, the Belgium-born rider won the time trial at London 2012 to take his tally of Olympic medals to seven, a haul only equalled among Britons by fellow cyclist and 2012 Sports Personality nominee Sir Chris Hoy. "Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins - a truly inspirational winner, after an incredible year for British sport," he said. Lord Seb Coe congratulates Bradley Wiggins on winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012. Even in this year of all years, it wasn't really in much doubt, from the moment he was sat in … Video, 00:02:59Couple given Unsung Hero honour, Zaha has a right not to take a knee - Hodgson. Video, 00:07:01Bomb survivor Wright wins award, Couple given Unsung Hero honour. Video, 00:02:30, Lord Coe given BBC Lifetime award. Video, 00:02:27, Highlights: Olympic champions Great Britain beat Ireland 2-1 in series opener, 'It was an ugly game' - Smith on Villa draw. Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday to cap a remarkable 12 … Tour de France winner and Olympic time-trial champion Bradley Wiggins was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year at a star-studded live ceremony in London on Sunday. LONDON - Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday to cap a remarkable 12 months when he became the first Briton to win … Bradley Wiggins – winner of the Tour De France and the Olympic cycling time trial – has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012 at this evening’s ceremony, shown live on BBC1. The 32-year-old was presented with the trophy … Bradley "Wiggo" Wiggins for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. I personally would rather Mo Farah had taken the other spot in the top three, but Jess Ennis had to deal with unbelievable amounts of media pressure and excelled under that spotlight so I guess the right three were recognised this year. Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis was runner-up while US Open winner Andy Murray was third. Becoming the first Brit to ever do so. As Wiggins received his latest trophy from the Duchess of Cambridge, he did so not only as the Tour de France champion and Olympic time trial gold medallist, but also as a symbol of Britain's sporting annus mirabilis. What a year for British sport, @108 English bias??? "What a year. Wiggins showed his Tour pedigree when finishing fourth overall in 2009 (later promoted to third following the disqualification of third-placed Lance Armstrong) before securing a first Grand Tour podium place with third in the Vuelta a Espana two years later - a place behind Team Sky team-mate and fellow Briton Chris Froome, who was to play a key supporting role in Wiggins's 2012 Tour win. Bradley Wiggins and Dave Brailsford awards on BBC Sports Personality of the Year cap cycling's greatest year. Bradley Wiggins, standing with Sue Barker, saw an incredible 12 months capped with winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year trophy (Picture: PA) As Wiggins received his latest trophy from the Duchess of Cambridge, he did so not only as the Tour de France champion and Olympic time trial gold medallist, but also as a symbol of Britain’s sporting annus mirabilis. "What a year. The Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion, 32, beat 11 other contenders to the prestigious title. Champion: Winner of Sports Personality of the Year 2012, Bradley Wiggins (left) gives his victory speech watched by The Duchess of Cambridge and second-placed Jessica Ennis (right) Bradley Wiggins says being voted 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year is possibly his greatest triumph. The Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion, 32, beat 11 other contenders to the prestigious title. He became the first Briton to win the Tour, following up that triumph with gold in the time trial at London 2012, his fourth Olympic title. For 'un Brittanique' to win 'le Tour' is 'absolument magnifique' and deserves congratulations. The Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion, 32, beat 11 other contenders to the prestigious title. As for the show itself, another half an hour would have improved it greatly, it felt a bit cluttered. Bradley Wiggins. Disgusted at some of the negative comments on here already. He beat … Cycling's Bradley Wiggins is voted the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, with heptathlete Jessica Ennis second and US Open winner Andy Murray third. I thought Murray would do better, though the way he fell about laughing when he was handed the third place trophy shows his humour, which might not always be apparent and probably cost him votes. Bradley Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year Bradley Wiggins has been voted the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. I'd like to thank [British Cycling boss], the coaches, British Cycling, Team Sky and all the Olympians. "How could it have been better? In the wake of … Bradley "Wiggo" Wiggins for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. This page is to show support for the great Bradley Wiggins and to get him the title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012 Video, 00:02:33Archive: Brailsford named coach of year, Craig named Young Sports Personality. The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 Award Ceremony will take place on 20th December, and will be broadcast live on BBC One. A tough year to do well in. Bradley Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012, Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality. Bradley Wiggins has emerged as one of the greatest long distance cyclists, Britain has ever produced. Bradley Wiggins joined the group of great British Olympians after winning … Bradley Wiggins has won the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. 22 likes. The recipient must either be British or reside and play a significant amount of their sport in the United Kingdom.