Beth is one of six people nominated for the sports personality of the year award.

At this year's European Championships, which the Lionesses won, she was named Player of the Tournament for her six goals and five assists, and she was also the top scorer.

She finished the tournament with six goals and has scored three goals and four assists in seven Women's Super League matches this season.

England's Beth Mead celebrates with England's manager Sarina Wiegman after winning the 2022 Women's Euros
Image: England's Beth Mead celebrates with England's manager Sarina Wiegman after winning the 2022 Women's Euros

The England men's Test captain is one of three people named in the list.

Four people are in the running for the individual prize. On Wednesday, the winner will be announced.

A remarkable year for Mead

The crowning achievement of the year was the European Championships with the Lionesses.

In front of a record crowd at Wembley, England beat Germany to win the European Championships.

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In the Lionesses' group games, she scored in all three of them, including a hat-trick in the 8-0 win against Norway.

She was part of the Lionesses squad that qualified for the World Cup.

She was second in the Women's Ballon D'Or, won by Spain and Barcelona star Alexia Putellas, after her performances for England and Arsenal, who finished second and third in the Women's Super League, respectively.

Beth Mead has ruptured her ACL
Image: Beth Mead ruptured her ACL and could miss next year's Women's World Cup

Her participation in the World Cup is in serious doubt due to an injury she picked up in the WSL match. A new contract was signed soon after the news.

Who else is in the running?

His first year as captain of the men's Test team has been a busy one.

In 10 England Tests against New Zealand, India, South Africa and Pakistan, the man has led his side to nine victories.

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In the T20 World Cup, he played a key role in England's victory, scoring 52 not out in the final against Australia.

Stephen Hendry's record of seven World Championship victories was equaled by snooker star O'Sullivan, while Great Britain's curling team won the gold medal in Beijing.

Eighteen-year-old Gadirova claimed floor gold in the final day of the Gymnastics World Championships, while 19-year-old Wightman won 1500m gold at the World Athletics Championships.