Mark Cavendish has won the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Darren Clarke came second, while Mo Farah finished third.

Elsewhere, the England cricket team were named the Team of the Year, while Novak Djokovic picked up the Overseas award.

Sir Steve Redgrave was given the Lifetime Achievement award.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 winners:

Sports Personality of the Year 2011: Mark Cavendish
Runner-Up: Darren Clarke
Third Place: Mo Farah
Lifetime Achievement award: Sir Steve Redgrave
Team of the Year: England Test cricket team
Sports Unsung Hero: Janice Eaglesham & Ian Mirfin
Overseas Sports Personality: Novak Djokovic
Coach of the Year: Andy Flower
Young Sports Personality: Lauren Taylor
Helen Rollason Award: Bob Champion