Roger Federer named BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year

Published on December 16, 2017
Swiss Tennis star, Rodger Federer has been voted BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.

He grabbed the title for a record fourth time as this year he won two Grand Slam Titles.
Federer has won the award in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Muhammad Ali and Usain Bolt have each won it three times

Two Grand Slams

This year, Federer made a come back after recovering from knee injury and won Australian Open and Wimbledon crown. He was ranked world No. 2 behind his great rival Rafael Nadal.

Who were the competitors?

Tom Brady, swimmer Katie Ledecky, para-athlete Tatyana McFadden, track and field standout Sally Pearson, and darts player Michael van Gerwen were in the competitors' list but Rodger left them all behind him.
Federer and the other award winners will be honored during Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in Liverpool.


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