Andy Murray has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time, following an exceptional season that saw him finish as world number one. The 29-year-old tennis star received the award from boxing legend Lennox Lewis at a ceremony in Birmingham's Genting Arena.
Murray's victory was widely anticipated after a year that included a second Wimbledon title and an Olympic gold medal in Rio. He becomes the first person to win the prestigious trophy on three separate occasions, surpassing previous winners such as Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Chris Hoy.
Accepting the award via video link from his training camp in Miami, Murray thanked his team, family, and fans. He joked that his wife had voted for equestrian Nick Skelton, saying, 'Not wise with Christmas coming up!'
Triathlete Alistair Brownlee finished as runner-up, while equestrian Nick Skelton came third. The ceremony also honoured Leicester City with the Team of the Year award for their remarkable Premier League title win, and Michael Phelps received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 23 Olympic gold medals.
Other awards included Claudio Ranieri as Coach of the Year, and tributes were paid to sporting figures who died in 2016, including Muhammad Ali.
