Keely Hodgkinson leads the nominees for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year after she produced arguably Team GB’s moment of the Paris Olympics by winning 800m gold.

Also on the shortlist announced on Monday are teenage darts sensation Luke Littler, England’s most prolific ever Test batsman Joe Root, Real Madrid and England footballer Jude Bellingham, Olympic triathlon silver medallist Alex Yee and Paralympic great Sarah Storey.

There was no place for Mark Cavendish or Tom Pidcock on the shortlist.

The programme will also have an all-female presenting line-up for the first time after the BBC confirmed Gary Lineker will not be replaced as co-host. Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will present this year’s show.

Telegraph Sport takes a look at the favourites to be included on this year’s shortlist.

Keely Hodgkinson

Britain’s new track-and-field queen. Became the country’s first Olympic 800m champion since Dame Kelly Holmes by powering to gold at Paris 2024.
Odds: 1/6

Luke Littler

Teenage darts sensation who reached the World Championship final in January before going on to win the Premier League and several other tournaments.
Odds: 10/3

Alex Yee

Looked destined for a second successive Olympic silver medal before producing an incredible late surge to snatch gold.
Odds 66-1

Sarah Storey

Paralympic swimmer-turned-cyclist who extended her record gold-medal tally to 19 at Paris 2024.
Odds 66-1

Jude Bellingham

England footballer who helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga with 2023 with 23 goals in all competitions last season.
Odds 66-1

Joe Root

Set numerous records in amassing the most Test match runs in 2024, most notably overhauling Alistair Cook as England’s most prolific ever Test batsman.
Odds 100/1

*Odds from William Hill