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Local athlete in the running for BBC accolade

Honiton athlete Jo Pavey has been nominated for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award.


The 41-year-old won gold in the European Championships 10 thousand metres this summer, becoming the oldest female gold-medal winner in the event's history.

She's up against some internationally-famous nominees including golfer Rory McIlroy, footballer Gareth Bale, and formula one world champion Lewis Hamilton.

The winner will be named on the annual TV show on December 14.

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