Thursday, 25 December 2014

The defining sporting photographs of 2014



THE BIG CHILL! - 105,491 fans gather to watch the 2014 NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red wings.

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STAN THE MAN - Stanislas Wawrinka proves to the world that there is more than one Swiss star in world tennis as he wins the Australian Open.
Stanislas Wawrinka poses with the Australian Open trophy
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SLOPESTYLE SUFFERING - Two-time Olympic champion Shaun White competes at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, but is unable to get the hat-trick. 
Snowboading legend Shaun White competes during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
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SLAM DUNK? - MVP Malcolm Smith celebrates his touchdown for the Seattle Seahawks as they rout Denver Broncos 43-8 to win Superbowl XLVIII.
Malcolm Smith scores in SuperBowl XLVIII
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DNF - Kamui Kobayashi of Caterham crashes out of the Australian Grand Prix in spectacular style. 
Kamui Kobayashi crashed during the Australian Grand Prix
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BLURRED LINES - Spectators look on as the Berlin Marathon goes by in a blur.
Competitors jostle during the Berlin Marathon
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EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS - Bubba Watson takes to the 18th green at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, moments before securing his second Masters title.  
Bubba Watson during the final round of The Masters, Augusta, Georgia
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SUPERMAN! - Grant Snow pulls off a death-defying motorcross trick at the Rocky Valley Motocross Park in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Grant Snow competes during the Rocky Valley Motocross
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CHAPEAU - Johnny Manziel aka Johnny Football was made to wait his turn, coming out at No. 22, but was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft. 
Johnny 'football' Manziel is drafted by the Cleveland Browns
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SOMEONE'S GOT THE HUMP - Competitors run along Embankment whilst competing in the London Marathon. Some thirstier than others...
London Marathon
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HE'S THE MAN! - Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Real Madrid's fourth goal in their 4-1 Champions League final win over Atletico Madrid in the way only he could.  
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Real Madrid's fourth goal in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid
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ADORABLE - The world's most expensive footballer, Gareth Bale, celebrates Real Madrid's 'La Decima'  with his baby daughter.
Gareth Bale celebrates winning the Champions League with his daughter, Alba Violet Bale
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THE FLYING DUTCHMAN - Robin van Persie gets the Netherlands' World Cup campaign off to a flyer with one of the goals of the tournament - a diving header against world champions Spain.
Robin van Persie scores the Netherlands' first goal in the 5-1 dismantling of Spain.
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DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES - After a tremendous campaign in which they dismantled a number of teams - including a 7-1 thrashing of hosts Brazil - Germany were deservedly crowned champions, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. 
Germany crowned 2014 FIFA World Cup champions
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STRIKE A POSE - Kurt Roberts of the U.S. competes in the men's Shot Put during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Hampden Park.

Kurt Roberts of the USA competes in the shotput at the Diamond League meeting in Scotland.

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 SIMPLY THE BEST - Rory McIlroy secures the Open Championship title at Hoylake, finishing the year as World No. 1 and topping the Race to Dubai money list. 
Rory McIlroy wins the Open Championship
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 LE TOUR DE YORKSHIRE - Spectators line the streets, hills and roads to watch competitors tackle stage one of the 2014 Tour de France, which began in Yorkshire. 
Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France, Yorkshire
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CONFUSED? US, TOO - Belarus perform their synchronized swimming routine at Europa-Sportpark.
Belarus perform in Women's Free Combination Synchronized Swimming routine at Europa-Sportpark
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 VICTORY! - Paul McGinley savours his time with the Ryder Cup after guiding Europe to yet another victory over the USA.
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley celebrates with the trophy
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FOCUS - Marc Marquez takes to the track at the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix, leaving everybody in his wake - as he did the entire season - to win the world championship.
Marc Marquez leaves takes to the track at the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix
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GUARANTEED FIREWORKS - Pyrotechnics illuminate the night's sky ahead of the fierce Agentine derby between Boca Juniors and River Plate. 
Boca Juniors fans 'prepare' for their team's clash against River Plate
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CATCH IT LIKE BECKHAM - New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes 'the greatest catch in the history of the NFL'.
Odell Beckham Jr. somehow completes the touchdown
AT LAST! - Roger Federer and Switzerland finally get their hands on the Davis Cup after overcoming France in Lille. 
Switzerland win the Davis Cup
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DON'T STOP ME NOW - Lewis Hamilton beats Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to claim his second Formula One world championship.
Lewis Hamilton celebrates his second world championship in Abu Dhabi




- Source: Eurosport 

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