Swimmer Jazz Carlin enjoyed an exceptional 2014 in the pool, picking up medals in three major competitions around the world.

The 24-year-old became the first Welshwoman to win Commonwealth Games gold when she claimed the 800m freestyle title in Glasgow in July. She followed that up with silver over 400m before triumphing in both events at the European Championships in Berlin just a fortnight later.

Swindon-born Carlin finished the year back on the podium when she won 800m free silver at the World Short Course Championships in Doha. At the end of 2014 she was named British Swimming Athlete of the Year, an award voted by the public.

Cricklade rhythmic gymnast Laura Halford secured a medal treble at the Commonwealth Games over the summer. Halford, 23, bagged bronze in both the all-around and ball competitions and helped Wales claim team silver alongside Frankie Jones and Nikara Jenkins.

She successfully defended her British Championship crown at the start of the year and also competed in the World Championships in Turkey in September.

Steph Sherlock came agonisingly close to a picking up a medal at last summer’s Commonwealth Games. Alongside Lynne Hutchison and Mimi Isabella Cesar, Shelock helped England to fourth place in the rhythmic gymnastics team event, finishing less than four points off a podium place.

Espirit Gymnastics member Sherlock was also seventh in both the individual ball and hoop finals, and 11th in the all-around event.

A 200m butterfly silver medal at the British Gas Swimming Championships in April secured Tilly Gray a place in the England team at the Commonwealth Games last summer.

The 22-year-old former Swindon Dolphin member enjoyed two entries in Glasgow, with her best result being a semi-final spot in the 100m fly.

HOW TO VOTE

Whether from the world of martial arts or gymnastics there are wide range of nominations with the winners being announced at a special ceremony on Thursday, January 29.

So see the list below and get voting for your favourite

Sportsman of the Year

Lawrence Bennett ( Boxing) 09013600884

Massimo Luongo ( Football) 09013600885

Troy Batchelor (Speedway) 09013600886

Martin Sell (Golf) 09013600887

Sportswoman of the Year

Jazz Carlin ( Swimming) 09013600888

Laura Halford (Gymnastics) 09013600889

Steph Sherlock (Gymnastics) 09013600890

Tilly Gray (Swimming) 09013600891

Young Sportsman of the Year

Matt Mumford (Golf) 09013600892

Patrick McDonagh (Boxing) 09013600893

Ollie Betteridge (Ice Hockey) 09013600894

Miles Ody (Martial Arts) 09013600895

Young Sportswoman of the Year

Lucy Smith (Bowls) 09013600896

Katy Smith (Bowls) 09013600897

Hanna Brant (Sailing) 09013600898

Chloe Crippen (Schools Cross-Country) 09013600899

Team of the Year

Wiltshire County Cricket Club 09013600900

Swindon Dolphin (Waterpolo) 09013600901

Swindon Shock (Basketball) 09013600902

Swindon Topcats (Ice Hockey) 09013600903

Young Team of the Year

Swindon Dolphin (Swimming) 09013600904

Swindon Tigersharks (Swimming) 09013600905

Swindon Youth (Football) 09013600906

Croft Red Under 11s (Football) 09013600907

Coach of the Year

Deb Hows (Gymnastics) 09013600908

Martin Hutchinson (Football) 09013600909

Tony Ellis (Rugby) 09013600910

Becci Osman (Ice Hockey) 09013600911

Performance of the Year

Jazz Carlin (Swimming) 09013600912

Laura Halford (Gymnastics) 09013600913

Stevie Lyle (Ice Hockey) 09013600914

Swindon St George (Rugby) 09013600915

Sports Personality of the Year

Laura Halford (Gymnastics) 09013600916

Paddy Fitzpatrick (Boxing) 09013600917

Alun Rossiter (Speedway) 09013600918

Steve Mytton (Football) 09013600919

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