As the curtain draws close on a year of unprecedented success for Hollie, she added yet further success with a third place finish in one of sport’s most prestigious competitions. Ahead of her were Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who won for a second time, and Liverpool Football Club captain Jordan Henderson who finished in second place.

Speaking as she arrived at Lingfield Park on Monday morning, Doyle said: “I couldn’t believe I got in the top three and it was an honour to be nominated.

“Watching the videos of the other finalists, I thought I had absolutely no chance. When I went on to the stage with the two other guys I thought I’m going to look a right mushroom now, so when I got called out for third I was really surprised.