Nominees

Kevin Pritchard

Martin Braxenthaler

Germany's Martin Braxenthaler was the toast of the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Turin after he took gold medals in three of the four Alpine skiing disciplines – Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G

Amélie Mauresmo

Despite being one of the top tennis players in the world for several years, France's Amélie Mauresmo had no success in winning Grand Slam events

Ghana Men's Football Team

Renault Formula One Team

The superb Renault motor racing team, led by managing director Flavio Briatore, won a second straight Constructors World Championship in 2006, as their No.1 driver Fernando Alonso secured his second drivers' World Championship.

Spanish Basketball Team

Hannah Teter

Aaron Hadlow

Ben Curtis

Italy Men’s Football Team

Led by coach Marcello Lippi, Italy beat France in a penalty shootout in Berlin after scores were tied 1-1 in the final. It was Italy's fourth FIFA World Cup title - their first for 24 years