http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38470732
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Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are among the Olympic stars recognised in a New Year Honours list which also includes big names from the entertainment world.
Rio 2016 men's tennis champion Murray and double gold-winning athlete Farah receive knighthoods, while heptathlete Ennis-Hill becomes a dame.
A host of Paralympians also receive honours, including 11-times gold medallist dressage rider Lee Pearson who receives a knighthood.
Veteran comic Ken Dodd said he felt "highly tickled" to receive a knighthood at the age of 89.
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Not an massive surprise Mo Farah and Andy Murray have Knighthoods.