This is a recording of December's live podcast where Richard and Ellen answer your question and preview the next month Tom Daley, Max Whitlock and James Ellington.

So what are the secrets of Tom Daley's success? How did Max Whitlock overcome setbacks to win double gold at the Rio Olympics and what does James Ellington feel the Black Lives Matter campaign is offering to sport and society.

Richard and Ellen also talk about their many pre-event rituals and their views on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year line-up.

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