The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (or SPOTY) was first held in 1954 when around 14,500 voters decided (controversially, in retrospect) to crown Christopher Chataway over fellow runner Roger Bannister.
Since then the winners read like a roll call of British sporting greats, with the likes of Mo Farah, Ian Botham, Nick Faldo, Steve Redgrave, Lewis Hamilton, Kelly Holmes and David Beckham all lifting the trophy.
Several Scots have also lifted the trophy, including Sir Andy Murray (a record three times), Sir Jackie Stewart, Liz McColgan and Sir Chris Hoy.
This year it looks like Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is the one to beat after his history-making win at the Masters.
But several of the history-making Lionesses might have something to say about that - with England winning their second consecutive European Championship.
Here are the 13 sportspeople the bookies reckon have the best chance of being crowned SPOTY 2025.
9. Ben Stokes - 33/1
It's an Ashes year, with the English cricket team heading Down Under to take on the Australians in November. Captain Ben Stokes could lead them to victory - hence him being in the SPOTY frame with odds of 33/1. | Getty Images
10. Keely Hodgkinson - 33/1
Nobody has ever won back-to-back BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Athlete Keely Hodgkinson, who won in 2024, is priced at 33/1 to make history and lift the trophy again. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images
11. Kim Little - 33/1
The Scottish sportsperson who has the best chance of lifting this year's SPOTY award is Arsenal captain Kim Little. She captained her club to win the UEFA Women's Champions League for only the second time and is one of only two Scottish women's football players to have ever won the UWCL. She's also priced at 33/1. | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
12. Michelle Agyemang - 33/1
Not only did Michelle Agymang play a key role in helping the Lionesses win Euro 25 - she also took home the trophy for being the tournamnent's best young player. She's 33/1 for this year's SPOTY. | Getty Images