Tuesday 27 November 2012 11:28, UK
Britain's Olympic and Paralympic heroes dominate the 12-strong shortlist for this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
"We had already extended the shortlist for the main award this year from 10 to 12, but at times we all wished it was nearer 15 or 20," said Barbara Slater, who chaired the panel. "It was very difficult to leave off Olympians and Paralympians of the calibre of Charlotte Dujardin, Alistair Brownlee, Jade Jones, Sophie Christiansen, Laura Trott, Jonnie Peacock, Jason Kenny and Victoria Pendleton, to name just a few."