Double Paralympic medallist Tom Hamer has been shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.

Paralympic GB's Tom Hamer during a media session at the London Aquatics Centre, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday August 29, 2016. See PA story PARALYMPICS Swimming. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire.

The 18-year-old, who won gold in the 200m freestyle at the IPC European Championships in March, won silvers in the 200m S14 freestyle and S14 individual medley at the Rio Paralympic Games this year, setting British records in both events.

The top three will be named on Blue Peter on Thursday.

Tom has been shortlisted alongside Team GB members Amy Tinkler, Ellie Downie and Rebekah Tiler as well as Paralympians Ellie Robinson, Jess Stretton and Lauren Rowles.

Cricketer Sophie Ecclestone, rugby player Keelan Giles and footballer Georgia Stanway complete the list.

Via a video on his Twitter page, Tom said: “Thankyou for nominating me. It’s amazing that I’m through to the top 10, knowing that two great athletes - Andy Murray and Wayne Rooney - have been through the same process. It’s so surreal.

“I hope to inspire people like they have inspired me and all the others around the world. A big thanks for that and I hope to see you all at SPOTY.”