Laura and Jason Kenny are bookies' favourite cyclists for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The annual BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is rapidly approaching – we take a look at who the bookmakers are tipping for the coveted and sometimes controversial award

Jason Kenny and Laura Trott, Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Laura Kenny (née Trott) and Jason Kenny are the cycling front-runners for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Laura Kenny became Britain's most decorated female Olympian in history at the Rio Games, taking her third and fourth gold medals in the omnium and team pursuit on the track.

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