Mark Cavendish wins Sports Personality Of The Year Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 22 Dec 2011 Tweet Peta Todd and Mark Cavendish attend the awards ceremony for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 at Media City UK on December 22, 2011 in Manchester, England. (credit: Nathan Cox/Getty Images) Related Articles See all BBC TV Sports Personality of the Year newsMark Cavendish costs bookies with Sports Personality of the Year win Share it Pin It Cycling star Mark Cavendish has been name BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2011.The 26-year-old Manxman was crowned World Road Race Champion and won the Tour De France Green jersey during a sensational year, and that was enough to earn him the votes ahead of golfer Darren Clarke and athlete Mo Farah.Cavendish, who won five stages during the Tour de France, is only the third cyclist to win this award after Tommy Simpson in 1965 and Sir Chris Hoy in 2008.England’s Ashes-winning circket team were named Team Of The Year and coach Andy Flower was named Coach Of The Tear, while world number one Novak Djokovic was named Overseas Sports Personality Of The Year after a stunning year in which he won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.Five-time Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award, while former jockey Bob Champion received the Helen Rollason Award. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 273 Reads All Entertainment News Recent Entertainment Articles BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012 - David Beckham odds cut31 Dec 2011With 2012 still a day away, Coral bookmakers are already seeing plenty of cash for David Beckham to Mark Cavendish costs bookies with Sports Personality of the Year win23 Dec 2011Mark Cavendish won this year’s Sport’s Personality of the Year to leave bookmakers William Hill wit Mark Cavendish wins Sports Personality Of The Year22 Dec 2011Cycling star Mark Cavendish has been name BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2011. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012 betting - Will women bounce back at 2012 Olympics?21 Dec 2011There were no women on the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist but Victor Chandler ma BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 odds - Mark Cavendish now 1/3 favourite21 Dec 2011Mark Cavendish is the only candidate being backed to win SPOTY 2011 although Mo Farah could sneak a Sports Personality Of The Year Betting – Cavendish clear favourite19 Dec 2011Mark Cavendish is miles clear of his rivals for BBC Sports Personality Of The Year award, according More Stories Recent Articles Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Betting – Sweden favourite for glory25 May 2012It is that time of year again in the world of music... it is Eurovision Song Contest this weekend! Aviva Premiership Grand Final Special Offer at Betfred25 May 2012Betfred have confirmed a double price payout promotion for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Grand Final. USA v Scotland Tips Preview25 May 2012Scotland sign off for the summer with an international friendly in the United States on Saturday. Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing More Stories Tags Mark Cavendish Wins Sports Personality Of The Year, Sports Personality Of The Year Results, Sports Personality Of The Year Winner