5. 17th, James Heatly
The 24-year-old diver won silver in the men’s 3m springboard event at the World Cup in Japan and returned to Tokyo for his first Olympics, reaching the final and finishing in an impressive ninth place. He has also booked his place for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Photo: Clive Rose
6. 16th, Gabrielle MacDonald
The 28-year-old Craigielaw golfer achieved her main goal for the year by securing her Ladies’ European Tour card for 2022, winning twice on the development tour to finish second in the order of merit. Photo: LET
7. 15th, Josh Doig
After his breakthrough a year ago, the teenage left-back has gone on to establish himself as a regular at Hibs. He scored his first senior goal in February, won the SFWA Young Player of the Year award and signed a new contract. Photo: Craig Foy
8. 14th, John Souttar
The Hearts defender returned to action in April after a year out injured, then started this season with a goal in a home win over Celtic. His superb form earned him a Scotland call-up and he scored his first international goal against Denmark in a 2–0 win at Hampden. Photo: Ross MacDonald