McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year
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Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe, the fathers of two of the young girls killed in Southport last year, receive the Helen Rollason Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
Rory McIlroy gave an emotional speech at tonight's Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony after what has been a brilliant 12 months for the Northern Ireland golfer.
Two dads from Southport have been awarded a prestigious prize at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025. Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe were awarded the " Helen Rollason Award" on Thursday evening as part of the annual ceremony. The award recognises an " outstanding contribution in the face of adversity".
Hampson, of Oakham in Rutland, set up the Matt Hampson Foundation after being paralysed from the neck down when a scrum collapsed during a training session. He hopes to raise £100,000 by taking part, with the assistance of a specialist racing chair and a support team, in the London Marathon.