'Peak 2021': Rachael Blackmore's battle with fog for BBC awards

Blackmore saw off competition from tennis star Novak Djokovic, boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback Tom Brady, new Formula One champion Max Verstappen and Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah

Newly crowned RTÉ Sportsperson Of The Year Rachael Blackmore was popular as ever with fans at Thurles Racecourse on Sunday before her trip to Manchester. Picture: Healy Racing

Rachael Blackmore had to do some racing of a very different kind as she battled fog on either side of the Irish Sea to reach the Sports Personality of the Year awards on Sunday night.

The 32-year-old from County Tipperary capped a stellar 2021 by being voted the BBC’s World Sport Star of the Year, seeing off some illustrious opponents to claim the prize.