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- Rory McIlroy, the professional golfer, credits his wife Erica Stoll for his success, including December 2025's BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
- In his acceptance speech, he described Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy as his "rock."
- McIlroy notes a brief divorce filing in mid-2024.
- The couple appears to be thriving.
- He praises opportunities in the United States and honors his Irish and American roots and stresses hard work.
