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Andrew Flintoff is 大象传媒 Sports Personality of the Year 2005
Cricketer Andrew Flintoff has been voted 大象传媒 Sports Personality of the Year by viewers.
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Voting took place during the live Sports Personality of the Year programme on 大象传媒 ONE from 8.00 to 10.00pm by telephone, text and using the red interactive button.
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Flintoff received the award live in Lahore, Pakistan where he is on tour with the England cricket team.
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Viewers saw cricketer-turned-commentator Ian Botham present the award in Pakistan via a satellite link with London. Ian was the last cricketer to win the award in 1981, when he was also overseas on tour in India.
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In second place was Ellen MacArthur, and Steven Gerrard came third.
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The three winners beat off competition from Michael Vaughan, Ricky Hatton and Andy Murray who were in the top six shortlist from public nominations going in to the show.
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A special award was included in the live show from Television Centre, London - Lord (Sebastian) Coe was presented with a surprise one-off award in recognition of his role in leading the winning 2012 London Olympic bid.
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Olympic gold-medallist Daley Thompson was in the studio to present the award.
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Brazilian football legend Pele was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the sport. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho presented the award.
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Pele's career included 91 international appearances during which he scored 78 international goals. He was a World Cup winner in 1958 and 1970, won the World Club Cup in 1962 and 1963, and was awarded FIFA's Gold Medal for Services to the Game in 1982.
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The Ashes-winning England cricket team won Team of the Year.
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Captain Michael Vaughan was in the studio in London to receive the award on behalf of the team, along with fellow Ashes team-mates Matthew Hoggard and Simon Jones.
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A satellite link-up enabled viewers to see Vaughan speak to the rest of the team, who are currently on tour in Pakistan.
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Australian cricketing hero Shane Warne was awarded Overseas Sports Personality of the Year. The award was presented by Richie Benaud.
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Warne was up against strong competition which included Fernando Alonso, Lance Armstrong, Roger Federer, Justin Gatlin and Valentino Rossi.
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Coach of the Year was awarded to Chelsea Football Club Coach Jose Mourinho for his success in guiding Chelsea to the Premier League title, and continued strong form this season.
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Former England and Crystal Palace footballer Geoff Thomas won the Helen Rollason Award for his courage and achievement in overcoming cancer and raising money.
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New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu, who himself overcame a life-threatening kidney disorder to play rugby again, presented the award.
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A special video message was also played to Geoff from six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.
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Harry Aikines Aryeetey is the 大象传媒 Young Sports Personality of the Year, selected from nominations made to C大象传媒 and the Youth Sports Trust.
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Harry is one of Britain's brightest sprint hopes after he sealed a magnificent breakthrough season by being awarded the IAAF Rising Star Award for 2005.
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He became the first sprinter in the six-year history of the IAAF World Youth Championships ever to win both the 100 and 200 metres gold medals. He won the 200 in 20.91 seconds - the fastest in the world this year.
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The Unsung Hero Award honours an individual who has given their time and talents for free to enable others to participate in sport.
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Trevor Collins, from the Isle of Wight, was chosen from 15 regional winners from around the UK.
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Trevor's 25 years' service to West Wight Swimming Club - doing everything from helping dig a new pool to training World and Olympic swimmers - ensured his success in the eyes of the judging panel.
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Trevor combines administration with eight hours of coaching a week, while holding down a job.
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International football referee Pierluigi Collina presented Trevor with this award live on stage at Television Centre.
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