BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award By number of accolades By number of accolades

| Recipient | First_places | Second_places | Third_places | Total_placingss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bruno Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Darren Clarke Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Charlton Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Hamilton Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tony Jacklin Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Denise Lewis Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ellen MacArthur Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessica Ennis Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| George Best Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jim Clark Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Marion Coakes Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Colin Jackson Category:Articles with hCards | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |