This archive report was first published on 16 December 2019.
On Sunday, 15 December 2019, cricketer Ben Stokes was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his incredible feats in the World Cup and Ashes.
The 28-year-old all-rounder won the prestigious award, voted annually by the British public, for his outstanding performances in the England team that also landed the Team of the Year award.
Stokes' heroics included a man-of-the-match performance in the World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord's, where England won the tournament for the first time in history.
He also played a crucial role in England's one-wicket victory over Australia at Headingley, scoring 135 not out in a match-winning test innings.
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton finished runner-up in the voting, while sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, the world 200 metres champion, took third place.
