The world could only watch in awe as Noah Lyles of the US stormed to victory in the Men’s 100m Final at the Olympics. Picture: Getty Images

The camera just not keep away from everything Simone Biles, and also featured in works of art. Picture: Getty Images

Australia didn’t do so well in the breakdancing, but a new star was born - Raygun. This photo of her iconic kangaroo dance made waves around the world. Picture: Getty Images

The most incredible sporting moments this year captured by photographers. Picture: Getty Images

Gold medallist Gabriel Geraldo dos Santos Araujo of team Brazil celebrates with his tongue out after winning the swimming men’s 100m backstroke S2 final on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

This incredible photo shows the moment a surfer rides a wave at Teahupoo, the surfing venue of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Picture: Getty Images

Another iconic moment of the Olympic Games was this image showing Julien Alfred of team Saint Lucia on her way to winning the women’s 100m final. Picture: Getty Images

Talk about an incredible background. This pic shows Laura Lindemann of team Germany crossing the finish line to win the gold medal during the mixed relay in Paris, France. Picture: Getty Images

Bowing down seemed like the right thing to do when Rebeca Andrade of team Brazil won a medal. Picture: Getty Images

An artistic shot of the members of team France in the Team Free Routine at the Aquatics Centre in Paris, France. Picture: Getty Images

The skateboarding was popular at the Olympic Games. Here we see Emilie Alexandre of team France. Picture: Getty Images

Superstar Stephen Curry playing for the US, jumps high over Victor Wembanyama of team France. Picture: Getty Images

The fast men were straining as they crossed the line, with Noah Lyles in the lead by a whisker. Picture: Getty Images

Shifting gears, this stunning shot shows Bubba Wallace during a practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway at Darlington Raceway. Picture: Getty Images

An artistic look at Noah Lyles after he won gold at the Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

Visitors take pictures of the Olympic cauldron as it rises high after sunrise. Picture: Getty Images

Silver medalists Thomas Daley and Noah Williams of team Great Britain celebrate as they pose following the diving medal ceremony. Picture: Getty Images

Gold medalist Simone Biles of team United States reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women’s team final. Picture: Getty Images

What a view: This image was captured using a remote camera positioned above the field of play as Charlie Senior of team Australia performs a backflip in celebration after winning the Men’s 57kg preliminary round match of the boxing. Picture: Getty Images

Women compete in the 200m backstroke. Picture: Getty Images

A moment of raw emotion: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning Wimbledon 2024, beating Novak Djokovic. Picture: Getty Images

Tourists got a good view of the Olympics from a boat on the River Seine. Picture: Getty Images

Holding it like a baby, Marc Cucurella of Spain poses for a photo with the UEFA Euro 2024 Henri Delaunay Trophy. Picture: Getty Images

The view from underneath. Ariarne Titmus of team Australia and Katie Ledecky from the US compete in the women’s 400m freestyle heats. Picture: Getty Images

Looking a bit like a robot, Kim Yeji from the Republic of Korea prepares to shoot during the women’s 10m air pistol final. Picture: Getty Images

Athletes compete in the swim portion during the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Picture: Getty Images

Let them roar: Lachie Neale and Dayne Zorko of the Brisbane Lions celebrate with fans and the AFL Premiership Cup after winning the AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans. Picture: Getty Images

Kicking up some dirt: Riders race into the first corner during the MXGP race during the 2024 Monster Energy Motocross Of Nations at Matterley Basin in Winchester, England. Picture: Getty Images

Crunch time: The helmet of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes breaks while being hit by Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott (21) on a run in the third quarter during an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Picture: Getty Images

A view of the field after Michigan Wolverines defeats the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Picture: Getty Images

Let it go: Kinga Drozdz of team Poland reacts after beating Eva Andrea Hajmasi of team Hungary during women’s sabre category. Picture: Getty Images

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs was the centre of attention all year, as was his famous girlfriend. Picture: Getty Images

A creative angle of Mahmoud Alhumayd performing a clean and jerk during the men’s weightlifting 89kg competition. Picture: Getty Images

Making a splash: Ismail Barlov of team Bosnia and Herzegovina competes during the para swimming men’s 50m breaststroke SB2 heats. Picture: Getty Images

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Picture: Getty Images

Making a dive: Lucas Bergvall of Tottenham Hotspur sees a chance saved by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ Alkmaar during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match. Picture: Getty Images

Going out with a bang: A look at stadium during a fireworks display to conclude the Paralympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

What a relief: Tokito Oda of team Japan celebrates victory after the wheelchair tennis. Picture: Getty Images

Ian Seidenfeld of team United States returns a shot to Matteo Parenzan of team Italy during their men’s singles - MS6 match. Picture: Getty Images

Going for gold: Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark plays his third shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the FedEx Open de France 2024 at Le Golf National. Picture: Getty Images

Standing tall: Morteza Mehrzad (right) is the second tallest living man at 2.46 metres. Recently it emerged that he had to sleep on the floor at the Olympic Games because there was no bed big enough to fit him. On social media, people described that situation as a “disgrace” and “so very wrong”. Images of him towering over his teammates regularly go viral. Picture: Supplied

A snapper caught the moment Hussain Alsaud competes against Mohammad Othman at the Saudi Games 2024. Picture: Getty Images

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors with one second left in double overtime at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. James made both of the free throws and the Lakers won by one point. Picture: Getty Images

Canoe Slalom athlete Finn Butcher paddles down the whitewater course during a Paris 2024 NZOC Canoe Slalom Selection Announcement at Vector Wero Whitewater Park on March 13, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images

Age groupers compete in the bike portion of the 2024 Intermountain Health IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in Snow Canyon State Park on May 04, 2024 in St George, Utah. Picture: Getty Images

Chase Dougherty, riding Mandate, competes in the bull riding event during The American Rodeo by Teton Ridge at Globe Life Field on March 09, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Picture: Getty Images

Tahlia Wyatt of Bristol Hawks Gym performs her routine on the Beam during the Women’s Artistic Junior competition of the 2024 Gymnastics British Championships. Picture: Getty Images

A mural by artists MurWalls shows Liverpool Football Club manager and coach Juergen Klopp adorn the side of a house near Anfield Stadium on February 01, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Picture: Getty Images

Annika Bornebusch of Team Denmark competes in the Women’s 20m High Diving Round 3 on day thirteen of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Doha Port on February 14, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. Picture: Getty Images

Taking a tumble: Dmitry Orlov #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes hits Jonny Brodzinski #22 of the New York Rangers during the third period in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 11, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Picture: Getty Images

Chun-Wei Wu of Chinese Taipei kisses The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship trophy after victory on day four of The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship at Siam Country Club on February 04, 2024 in Chon Buri, Thailand. Picture: Getty Images

Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators scores a goal on Arturs Silovs #31 as Teddy Blueger #53 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the third period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena on April 30, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Picture: Getty Images

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 21, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Picture: Getty Images

Dean Burmester of Stinger GC receives a champagne shower from teammate Louis Oosthuizen after winning the LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 07, 2024 in Doral, Florida. Picture: Getty Images

This image was taken using an underwater remote camera. Eteri Kakutia, Anna Pavletsova, Aigerim Kurmangaliyeva, Valeriya Stolbunova, Xeniya Makarova, Zhaklin Yakimova, Arina Myasnikova and Zhaniya Zhiyengazy of Team Kazakhstan compete in the Mixed Team Free Final on day eight of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome on February 09, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. Picture: Getty Images

Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer Leverkusen, celebrates with the Meisterschale of Bundesliga trophy after his team’s victory during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at BayArena on May 18, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Picture: Getty Images

ROQUETAS DE MAR, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 11: A general view of the peloton competing during the 39th Clasica de Almeria 2024 a 192.3km one day race from Puebla de Vícar to Roquetas de Mar on February 11, 2024 in Roquetas de Mar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Patrick Mahomes #15 and teammates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images

A surfer warms up at sunrise ahead of the 2024 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on March 27, 2024 in Winkipop, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

That kiss! Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs kisses Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images

Tristen Newton #2 of the Connecticut Huskies passes the ball while being guarded by Grant Nelson #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Picture: Getty Images

Moe Higa and Mashiro Yasunaga of Japan perform their routine during the Women’s Duet Technical during the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2024 - Stop 2 at Aquatics Centre on May 03, 2024 in Paris, France. Picture: Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 11: An unidentified fan is tased by a police officer as he runs on the field before the ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds against Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on June 11, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after winning the 2024 NBA Championship against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia slides at the net for a forehand against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina in the Men’s Singles fourth round match during Day Nine of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 03, 2024 in Paris, France. Picture: Getty Images

Richard Riakporhe lands an upper cut on Chris Billam-Smith during the WBO World Cruiserweight Title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park on June 15, 2024 in London, England. Picture: Getty Images

Xander Schauffele of the United States celebrates after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Picture: Getty Images

Cole Houshmand of the United States competes in the Round of 16 at the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro on May 30, 2024 in Teahupo’o, French Polynesia. Picture: Getty Images

Jude Bellingham of England, scores his team’s first goal with a acrobatic kick during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Arena AufSchalke on June 30, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Picture: Getty Images

Remco Evenepoel of team Belgium attacks in the breakaway passing through the Cote de la butte Montmartre while fans cheers during the Men’s Road Race on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at trocadero on Picture: Getty Images

Saya Sakakibara of team Australia, Alise Willoughby of team United States, Manon Veenstra of team Netherlands, Laura Smulders of team Netherlands, Mariana Pajon Londono of team Colombia, Axelle Etienne of team France, Malene Kejlstrup of team Denmark and Nadine Aeberhard of team Switzerland. Picture: Getty Images