Rebecca Adlington and Aimee Fuller star at the BBC Sports

Rebecca Adlington and Aimee Fuller star at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards after the swimmer reflected on her heartbreaking miscarriage

Rebecca Adlington and Aimee Fuller led the stars who attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday.

Former competitive swimmer Rebcca attended the event alongside her husband Andy Parsons after recently opening up about her heartbreaking miscarriage.

The athlete shared her post-miscarriage journey on Instagram through a montage of moments from discovering her pregnancy to the death of her baby Harper.

The couple looked in good spirits on the red carpet as Rebecca appeared in a purple mini dress with a gold leaf print.

The former I'm A Celebrity star enhanced her figure with a pair of heels and paired them with a matching handbag.

Rebecca Adlington and Aimee Fuller led the stars who attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday Aimee cut a glamorous figure in a red, long-sleeved dress with a cutout along the waist that accentuated her toned figure

Rebecca Adlington and Aimee Fuller led the stars who attended the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at MediaCityUK in Salford on Tuesday

Former competitive swimmer Rebcca attended the event with her husband Andy Parsons

Former competitive swimmer Rebcca attended the event with her husband Andy Parsons

Rebecca appeared in a purple mini dress with a gold leaf print and accentuated her figure with a pair of sturdy heels

Rebecca appeared in a purple mini dress with a gold leaf print and accentuated her figure with a pair of sturdy heels

Andy looked dapper in a brown velvet blazer which he paired with a matching turtleneck and black trousers.

Aimee cut a glamorous figure in a red, long-sleeved dress with a cutout along the waist that accentuated her toned figure.

The snowboarder flaunted the garment, which featured long sleeves and a turtleneck.

Aimee also wore a pair of animal print heels and styled her blonde locks into loose waves for the evening.

Terri Harper was also present at the event, along with her friend Gemma Harte.

The boxer wore a black off-the-shoulder dress with a high leg slit and matching heels.

Paula Radcliffe looked incredible in a black midi dress which she paired with matching heels.

The long-distance runner, who has won the London Maraton three times, completed her look with a matching handbag.

Terri Harper was also present at the event, along with her friend Gemma Harte

Terri Harper was also present at the event, along with her friend Gemma Harte