England goalkeeper Mary Earps has won the BBC Sports Personality of the year award for 2023.
She succeeds her Lioness teammate Beth Mead, who won last year’s accolade.
She beat England cricketer Stuart Broad came second, whilst heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson came third.
The other shortlisted sport stars were jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett and golfer Rory McIlroy.
Earps is also the third woman to win it in a row
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Earps is also the third woman to win it in a row, after Mead and young tennis star Emma Raducanu – the first time that has happened since the 1960s.
Speaking to the crowds, she said: “First of all, I’m so humbled to be on a list of such incredible athletes. Sport is a fantastic thing where it brings the world together and it’s been brilliant to listen to everyone’s stories, so congratulations to you all.
“Thanks for voting for me everyone! I’m very honoured and humbled, as this is the ultimate all round sporting accolade. We’ve had an incredible couple of years but this is just wow.
“It’s not been the easiest journey and I wouldn’t be here without my loved ones in my corner, who have been with me through the really not so great times.
“The last two years have been unbelievable, I’ve done more than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to my goalkeeping coaches, my team-mates and my coaches.”
The goalkeeper was one England’s key players as the Lionesses reached a first World Cup final this summer.
She was was named the best goalkeeper at the tournament, claiming the Golden Glove award.
The 30-year-old saved a penalty in the final, which England lost 1-0 to Spain.
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