The BBC has nominated ten contenders for its 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award, which is scheduled to be held on 14 December in Glasgow.
Footballer Gareth Bale, F1's Lewis Hamilton, Boxer Carl Froch, Charlotte Dujardin (dressage) and Kelly Gallagher and her guide Charlotte Evans have been nominated as the first five sportspersons for the award.
Golfer Rory McIlroy, gymnast Max Whitlock, swimmer Adam Peaty, Lizzy Yarnold (skeleton), athlete Jo Pavey have been shortlisted as the final five sportspersons for the prestigious award, the BBC reported.
The winner will be decided through a public vote by phone and online on the same night. The details regarding the voting procedure will also be announced during the programme.
Six more awards such as Team of the year, Coach of the year, Overseas sports personality of the year, Young sports personality of the year, Helen Rollason award and Unsung Hero will also be presented on the same night.