Careers and seasons are made in moments and as one rash overtaking move at Interlagos undid all of Hamilton's good work, one putt on a play off hole made Justin Rose's season.
Hamilton is still favourite to win the prize on Sunday 9th December and he probably will, however he faces stiff competition from competitors in a wide range of sports.
Two boxers stand a good chance, and if Ricky Hatton wins his big fight against Floyd Mayweather the night before the awards, he is sure to improve his odds.
The other boxer, Joe Calzaghe, affectionately know as 'The Italian Dragon', has been a dominating force in boxing for an entire decade, 44 undefeated bouts is incredibly impressive and there have been few boxers in the world to come close to this feat.
Other athletes in with a chance include: Paula Radcliffe, Frankie Dettori, Jonny Wilkinson, Justin Rose, Christine Ohuruogu and the now retired Tim Henman.
However this throws up the age-old problem of, what requirements are there to win the award?
Is it a personality award, for the person who has brought the most to sport? Or is it an award for the greatest achievment in sport over the past year?
Personally I feel it should go to the individual who has consistantly achieved the most over the year in their sport.
Therefore I don't think Hamilton should win because... well he didn't win, he choked. You can't give the award to a loser!
Harsh maybe, but either Calzaghe or Rose should win in my book, consistantly at the top of world sport and both winners.
Who do you think should win?
THE PAST TEN CHAMPIONS:
2006: Zara Phillips
2005: Andrew Flintoff
2004: Kelly Holmes
2003: Jonny Wilkinson
2002: Paula Radcliffe
2001: David Beckham
2000: Steve Redgrave
1999: Lennox Lewis
1998: Michael Owen
1997: Greg Rusedski
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Got to be the italian dragon. He should have won last year, although Hatton could sneak it if he batters Floyd Mayweather.
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