The Arsenal forward who starred for England’s Lionesses at the summer’s Women’s World Cup, garnered a massive 47 per cent of the public vote. The shortlist of 10 nominees across the world of Yorkshire sport generated nearly 1,500 votes on our online poll. Rotherham cyclist Ben Swift, who won the British road race title in 2019, finished second with 19 per cent, while Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder completes the podium in third place with 16 per cent after steering his team into the Premier League. Thank you for your vote and well done to Beth Mead.