Crowning York's sports personality of the year - who has your vote?
SOME of York's best sporting talent is set to be recognised in this next awards category.
Brought to you by The York Roast Co. - the Sports Personality of the Year award at the YO1 Radio Sports Awards will go to someone who has achieved success at a regional, national or international level in the last year. Recognising the commitment, dedication and success achieved by the best of York's sporting talent.
Five finalists have made the cut, and here they are:
Taekwondo and Karate star Kate Hambleton has shot to the number one ranking in both Taekwondo and Karate, earning a gold medal for both sports at the British Universities and Colleges Sport, as well as a gold medal at the JKS Karate World Championships in 2024.
(clockwise from the top) Millie Bell, Kate Hambleton, and Marie Elcock (Image: Supplied)
A different style of combat athlete follows Kate, in the form of British Heavyweight Champion wrestler Indigo Jones. Indigo has been representing York in the ring nationally, showing his persona off to a wide array of fans.
Taking on feats of endurance is our next finalist: Millie Bell. Millie swam the English Channel solo, in 13 hours and 11 minutes, and has represented Great Britain at the 2025 Ice Swimming World Championships. Adding to her achievements, Millie won two bronze medals in both the 500 metre and 100 metre freestyle events at age-group level.
Four-time British Transplant gold medallist Louise Prashad joins the group. Completing ultramarathons and raising funs for organ donation, Louise has kept her personal health journey at the centre of her athletic achievements.
Marie Elcock completes the list, as a champion squash player and coach Marie has continued to inspire and support a range of athletes at Stillington Squash Club in the face of adversity.
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