BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award By sport Winners by sport

| Sporting_profession | First_places | Second_places | Third_places | Total_placings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 17 | 14 | 15 | 46 |
| Formula One | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| Football | 5 | 6 | 9 | 20 |
| Boxing | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Cricket | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Cycling | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Figure skating | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Golf | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Eventing | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Snooker | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Rugby union | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Rowing | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Show jumping | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Motorcycle racing | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Horse racing | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Sailing | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |