Im not sure that there has ever been someone to win the sports personality of the year twice but I'll try to find out - although Tom Daly (the olympic diver) has won the Young Sports Personality of the Year 3 times I believe! :)
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Of the 56 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards since 1954, by far the most (17) have been awarded for Athletics.
17 - Athletics
6 - Formula 1
5 - Boxing
5 - Soccer
4 - Cricket
3 - Horse Jumping
3 - Ice Skating
3 - Tennis
2 - Cycling
2 - Golf
2 - Swimming
1 - Motorcycle Racing
1 - Rowing
1 - Rugby Union
1 - Snooker
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The Sports Personality of the Year show is a sporting awards show that is frequented by many celebrities. Originating with just one reward to be awarded, the award show now has multiple awards for the athletes and sports teams.