"The 36-year-old won the Masters in April, beating Englishman Justin Rose in a play-off to complete the career grand slam of golf's four major titles. He then contributed three-and-a-half points to Europe's tally as they beat the United States to win the Ryder Cup in New York, their first away victory over the US in 13 years. McIlroy won the public vote for the BBC prize ahead of England's Rugby World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne and new Formula One world champion Lando Norris."
"England footballers Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton, and darts world champion Luke Littler were the other three shortlisted stars. His success makes him the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 - the year McIlroy was born. He also becomes the first male winner since Lewis Hamilton in 2020, and the first Northern Irishman to win it since AP McCoy in 2010."
Rory McIlroy, 36, won the Masters in April by beating Justin Rose in a play-off to complete the career grand slam. He contributed three-and-a-half points as Europe beat the United States to win the Ryder Cup in New York, their first away victory over the US in 13 years. McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality public vote ahead of Ellie Kildunne and Lando Norris; Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Luke Littler were also shortlisted. He became the first golfer to win the award since 1989, the first male winner since 2020, and the first Northern Irish winner since 2010. He also won a seventh Race to Dubai title this year.
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