Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas has been named as this year's BBC Sport's Personality of the Year, beating Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton into second place and bookies' favourite England football captain Harry Kane into third.
Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, England cricketer James Anderson and skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold were also nominated for this year's main gong.
The sporting stars were selected by a BBC SPOTY panel and Thomas won after a public vote.
He is the first Welshman to win the prestigious award since footballer Ryan Giggs in 2009.
The BBC had denied fans the chance to campaign for their favourite sports star by concealing the shortlist for Sport Personality of the Year until tonight's live show in Birmingham.
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas poses with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018 at Birmingham Genting Arena
The Welshman defeated F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, who came second, and England football captain and World Cup golden boot winner Harry Kane
Nominees (left-right) Lizzy Yarnold, Lewis Hamilton, Geraint Thomas, James Anderson, Dina Asher-Smith and Harry Kane during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018
Tyson Fury was the big omission when the nominees for this year's award were announced.
The heavyweight was the bookmakers' fourth favourite for the prize after his dramatic draw with Deontay Wilder earlier this month but failed to make the shortlist of six.
And England manager Gareth Southgate was unanimously awarded the Coach of the Year award, with the gong presented by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner.
Southgate said on stage: 'We've had an incredible group of players who have acquitted themselves brilliantly and have an incredible support team.
'Ultimately we didn't quite win and I'm conscious of that. Until we all win we won't rest, sit back and be satisfied.
'Sport is about inspiring people and bringing people enjoyment, we loved the journey with all of you.'
After a hugely successful summer, England football captain Harry Kane has been nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year award
Lizzy Yarnold revealed her joy at being nominated after winning second consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, she is the most successful British Winter Olympian
Geraint Thomas, the first Welshman to ever win the Tour de France, was also nominated following a remarkable year
This year, legendary England cricketer James Anderson became the highest wicket-taking fast bowler in Test cricket in history
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton talked about his wonderful season and his goals for the future
Dina Asher-Smith, 23, is in the running to become the first female to win the gong since Zara Phillips in 2006
Gareth Southgate receives his award for Coach of the Year from David Baddiel and Frank Skinner
Billy Monger looked overcome with emotion as he was awarded the Helen Rollason award, handed to him by Lewis Hamilton
Tennis legend Billie Jean King was given the lifetime achievement by her friend, fellow tennis player and BBC presenter Sue Barker
Throughout the night, the contenders talked about the motivations that have driven them to achieving their outstanding levels of success.
The first prize of the night, the Helen Rollason award, was given to Billy Monger who was a rising star in racing until a horrific crash at Donington Park in April 2017, aged just 17.
Despite surviving, Billy had to have both legs amputated, ending his dreams of being an F1 world champion.
Yet he fought back bravely and was able to make an almost-miraculous return to the sport, becoming a Formula 3 driver and finished third in this year's championships.
Ian Broudie (centre) of the Lightning Seeds performs with David Baddiel (left) and Frank Skinner (right)
Sir Mo Farah is interviewed on stage by Hazel Irvine alongside daughter Rihanna and son Hussein
Members of the diving rescue team who helped save the young football players trapped in a cave in Thailand during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018
American tennis great Billie Jean King was given the lifetime achievement by her friend, fellow tennis player and BBC presenter Sue Barker.
King, now 75, won 39 grand slam titles, including 20 at Wimbledon, but she was also a pioneer for gender equality in sport and famously took on male player, and self-confessed chauvinist, Bobby Riggs in the 1973 'battle of the sexes'.
Italian golfer Francesco Molinari was the worthy winner of the overseas sports personality prize, which has been re-branded as World Sport Star of the Year and was decided by a global, online vote.
Tyson Fury's omission from Sports Personality of the Year shortlist prompts anger and outrage among fans
Tyson Fury was snubbed by the SPOTY committee
Tyson Fury's omission from the six-person shortlist for this year's Sports Personality of the Year has prompted outrage on social media.
The heavyweight boxer fought back from drugs, weight and mental health issues to put on a spectacular display against WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Though the match ended in a draw, his incredible comeback from crippling depression and a suicide attempt inspired people around the world.
His trainer Ben Davidson took to Twitter to blast his fighter's omission, saying: 'What an opportunity for @BBCSPOTY to do there part in raising awareness for mental health and many other things, to help inspire people.
'For a man to come back from where he has, while at the same time saving thousands of lives along with inspiring millions. Shame on them.'
The boxer had been the bookies' fourth favourite before the shortlist was announced.
Despite the snub, the boxer gave a stirring speech to celebrate his comeback.
He smiled as he insisted he should've been named the WBC champion before discussing his mental health issues.
Fury was invited to challenge Wilder and Anthony Joshua by presenter Gary Lineker but declined to offer hope to people suffering with mental health problems.
He said: ' I wanted to show the world anything was possible. If I can get through it then so can you.'
The Italian received his award from Tommy Fleetwood, with whom he formed a memorable partnership as Europe thrashed the United States at the Ryder Cup in Paris.
Molinari became the first European to win five out of five points in the team contest but also enjoyed remarkable solo success this season, becoming the first Italian to win a major with victory at the Open.
Kirsty Ewen, a swimming coach from Inverness, received the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award from former Olympic heptathlon champion Jess Ennis-Hill and wheelchair racer Kare Adenegan, who was named Young Sports Personality of the Year in October.
Ewen was chosen from 15 regional winners and has used her love for swimming to help her deal with mental health issues.
Gareth Southgate and Fury led the stars arriving at tonight's ceremony.
The popular England manager, who won the night's third award, was all smiles as he arrived at the Genting Arena in Birmingham and was followed by a whole host of sporting stars.
And Fury, an enormous grin lighting up his face, looked to have made a full recovery from his titanic tussle with Deontay Wilder for the WBC World Heavyweight Championship on December 1.
Jessica Ennis, Paula Radcliffe and Amy Dowden were among the other British sporting heroes in attendance.
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured arrived at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award show in Birmingham - but without his trademark waiscoat
A grinning Tyson Fury is also in attendance, looking completely recovered from his epic contest against Deontay Wilder on December 1
England captain Harry Kane is a hot favourite for the main award and was pictured arriving with his partner Kate Goodland
Sprinter Dina-Asher Smith is another contender for the main award after a fantastic season
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is also believed to be in contention for the main prize, pictured arriving with his wife Sara Elen
Sports Personality of the Year 2018: The six contenders
Harry Kane, Dina Asher-Smith, James Anderson, Geraint Thomas, Lewis Hamilton and Lizzy Yarnold have been picked by a panel as this year's Sports Personality of the Year award contenders.
Nominees (left-right) Lizzy Yarnold, Lewis Hamilton, Geraint Thomas, James Anderson, Dina Asher-Smith and Harry Kane during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018
Harry Kane 2/1
Kane celebrates after scoring against Croatia in the World Cup in Russia this summer
Kane played at the 2018 World CUp in Russia, captaining England to their third semi-final in history.
The 25-year-old won the Golden Boot, finishing as the top goalscorer in the competition.
He became only the second English player to do so, after Gary Lineker in 1986.
Dina Asher-Smith
Dina Asher-Smith, 23, could become the first woman to win since 2006
Dina Asher-Smith, 23, is in the running to become the first female to win the gong since Zara Phillips in 2006.
The bookmakers have her as one of the favourites after she became the first British track and field star to claim a treble of gold medals at a major championships.
Millions watched her performances on the BBC, transforming her into a star and role model.
Geraint Thomas 5/2
Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman to triumph in the Tour de France this year
Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman to triumph in the Tour de France this year.
Thomas, 32, was the third British rider to win the race and the sixth in seven years.
He'd been cycling in the shadow of Team Sky teammate Chris Froome up until his victory.
It marks a remarkable comeback for the Welshman after he crashed out at the ninth stage after suffering a broken collarbone last year.
Lizzy Yarnold 28/1
Winter Olympic double gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold receives her OBE in October
With consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, Lizzy Yarnold is the most successful British Winter Olympian and the most successful Olympic skeleton athlete of all time from any nation.
The 30-year-old was selected to be one of the two women skeleton drivers representing Britain at the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
She went on to become the first person to defend an Olympic gold in skeleton and the first British athlete to defend a Winter Olympic title.
James Anderson 250/1
James Anderson became the leading wicket-taker among fast bowlers in Test cricket
Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson has been a leading light in test cricket for many years now.
This season, he became the fast bowler with the most wickets in the history of Test cricket.
The 36-year-old has never been nominated for the award before and many fans will see this as fair reward for a record-breaking career.
Lewis Hamilton 7/2
Lewis Hamilton became a five-time Formula One world champion this season
Lewis Hamilton, 33, became a five-time Formula One world champion this year after another spectacular season.
He is a previous winner of the prestigious SPOTY award, receiving it in 2014.
Hamilton is hoping to go on and emulate the legendary Michael Schumacher, who is currently the only driver to have seven world championships.
For the first time in its 65-year history, names of athletes in the running for the prize won't be made public in advance.
Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport, said it will add another level of excitement to the awards show, which sees 12,000 paying spectators gather at the Genting Arena in Birmingham.
She added that the change meant stars from the most popular sport don't always scoop the prize.
But critics say it denies fans the chance to co-ordinate voting campaigns for their favourites.
Boxer Tyson Fury's chances could be harmed by the alteration. He's one of this year's favourites after coming back from the brink of suicide to fighting a thrilling contest against US heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
Billy Monger, 18, who lost both legs in racing crash but still returned to motorsport wins the Helen Rollason award
The first award of this year's Sport Personality of the Year, the Helen Rollason award, was given to Billy Monger who was a rising star in racing until a horrific crash at Donington Park in April 2017, aged just 17.
Despite surviving, Billy had to have both legs amputated, ending his dreams of being an F1 world champion.
Yet he fought back bravely and was able to make an almost-miraculous return to the sport, becoming a Formula 3 driver and finished third in this year's championships.
Billy Monger looked overcome with emotion as he was awarded the Helen Rollason award, handed to him by Lewis Hamilton
After his crash last year, Monger was stuck in his vehicle for 90 minutes until he could be airlifted to a hospital in Nottingham, but tragically medics could not save his legs.
His mother Amanda said the crash was 'all your nightmares rolled into one' but the hospital staff had helped them through it.
The incident shook the motorsport community and led to a fundraising campaign for his rehabilitation and recovery that raised more than £800,000.
The beaming teenager was given his award by Formula One legend and SPOTY 2018 nominee Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton, dressed in a flamboyant jacket, sat next to Jessica Ennis-Hill during the ceremony
An excited Geraint Thomas and his wife Sara Elen took a selfie inside the Birmingham venue ahead of the show
Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard ahead of the show's start
English singer Paloma Faith also made an appearance and looked as stunning as ever in a multicoloured jumpsuit
All smiles: Rebecca Adlington, 29, was clearly in high spirits as she attended the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on Sunday
British Olympic legend Mo Farah is also at the event, though last year's winner is not expected to win again this time
The Only Way is Essex star Jasmine Oukhellou attended together with boyfriend James Lock
Event: Fresh off competing on Strictly Come Dancing with professional dance partner AJ Pritchard, Lauren Steadman, 25, showed off her sense of style on the red carpet
Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook arriving with wife Alice Hunt. The England legend retired from international cricket earlier this year and may be awarded with a different prize
Gabby Logan, Gary Lineker and Clare Balding will present the 65th Sports Personality show
Chances of winning for Tyson Fury (left after his heavyweight bout against Deontay Wilder) could be hampered following the change
But a string of sexist and homophobic comments in 2015 damaged his public image.
Without knowing whether Fury is on the shortlist, his fans have been unable to co-ordinate a campaign to win the public back over.
The new change could also see lesser-known sports stars miss out on the opportunity to win the gong.
Last year the relatively unknown Superbike World champion Jonathan Rea finished runner-up for the award after his fans lobbied for him online.
Slater told The Times: 'If you are going to put a vote out to the public, you run that in the most robust way you can.
Harry Kane is the favourite to take home this year's award after captaining England to a World Cup semi-final
'It can simply be there are more fans of one sport than another or somebody plays for a club with a big fanbase.
'But the vote on the night is something very dear to the show. It's an opportunity for the British public to vote and that won't change.'
Favourites to win the award this year include England captain Harry Kane, whose goals help take the country to the semi-final of the World Cup; Dina Asher-Smith, the female sprinter who won gold at this year's Commonwealth Games; Geraint Thomas, the first Welshman to win the Tour de France; and Lizzy Yarnold, skeleton racer and Winter Olympian.
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