BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award facts for kids

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The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award is an award given annually as part of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony each December. The award is given to a sportsperson "who has made a major impact on the world of sport during their lifetime". The winner is selected by BBC Sport.

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Sebastian Coe, the winner in 2012
Martina Navratilova, winner in 2003, was the first female recipient of the award
Pelé, the winner in 2005
2016 winner Michael Phelps has competed in four Olympic Games
2017 recipient Jessica Ennis-Hill was the first female winner since 2003

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