- The Scot’s 2013 Wimbledon triumph was also voted the greatest UK sporting moment of the century
- Take part in this quiz to test your knowledge of the UK’s 21st century sporting success
Scotland’s greatest sportsperson of the 21st century has been revealed – with tennis legend Sir Andy Murray coming out on top.
Sports fans from Scotland have had their say and the three-time Grand Slam champion won with 61 per cent of the vote.
Second place went to six-time Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, while third spot went to seven-time snooker World Champion, Stephen Hendry.
Scotland’s men’s football captain, Andy Robertson picked up fourth, tied with long-distance runner Eilish McColgan.
They were followed by Winter Olympic champion Eve Muirhead, and Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir, who received the same number of votes.
Commissioned by CopyBet.com, the poll of Scottish adults who watch sport also identified the greatest UK sporting moment of the century – with Sir Andy Murray coming out on top again for his 2013 Wimbledon triumph, followed by Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
A spokesperson for the betting platform said: “Scotland has a proud sporting history and it’s always enjoyable to reflect on the moments and sportspeople we remember most fondly.
“As the study shows, Scotland have had lots of success this century, and with the Summer Olympics and European Championships on the horizon, 2024 will surely see more memorable sporting moments.”
78 per cent of Scottish sports fans believe the UK’s sporting successes boost the morale of the nation – with 62 per cent of the opinion that it’s in need of another sporting triumph or two.
Carried out through OnePoll, the study found 59 per cent of Scottish sports fans believe the current generation of UK sportspeople holds up to those from past eras, with the same number being optimistic about the UK’s sporting prospects for the decade ahead.
A spokesperson for the betting platform added: “Recent successes will surely inspire the next generation of athletes to match or better past achievements.
“The future is looking bright for Scotland – no doubt sports fans will be excited to see what happens next.”
TOP 10 – SCOTTISH SPORTSPEOPLE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
1. Sir Andy Murray
2. Sir Chris Hoy
3. Stephen Hendry MBE
4. Andy Robertson
5. Eilish McColgan
6. Laura Muir
7. Eve Muirhead OBE
8. Stuart Hogg MBE
9. Jamie Murray OBE
10. John Higgins MBE
TOP 5 – UK SPORTING MOMENTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
- Sir Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 2013
- Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold at the 2008 Olympics in track cycling
- Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2015/16
- ‘The Miracle of Istanbul’ – Liverpool’s comeback from 3-0 down to win the Champions League against AC Milan
- Sir Mo Farah’s double gold at the 2012 Olympics – 5,000m and 10,000m
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