bbc.comThe BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 will be crowned on Sunday but what are they key factors in the make-up of previous winners? From birthplace to facial attributes, we've been analysing the ideal candidate...
Meet the contenders
How to vote online
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Where were winners born[/img]
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Dark hair dominates for men
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But females winners are more likely to be blonde
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What is the best age to win SPOTY[/img]
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Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were joint winners of the award in 1984
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From tallest to shortest
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When do SPOTY winners achieve their key successes[/img]
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The ideal ingredients
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