Australia's Rachael Gunn Australia's Rachael Gunn (R), known as Raygun competes against France's Sya Dembele, known as Syssy in the Women's Breaking dance Round robin of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris.
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A look back at some of the international sports events and personalities that made headlines in 2024.
Key events included the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Spain winning UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, and Real Madrid winning the UEFA Champions League.
Individuals hitting the heights included swimming star Léon Marchand, Max Verstappen conquering F1 for a fourth successive season, cycling star Tadej Pogacar, athletes Armand Duplantis and Ruth Chepngetich, golfer Scottie Scheffler, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek from tennis.
Graphic shows a selection of international sporting events and sports people in the public eye in 2024. Graphic shows a selection of international sporting events and sports people in the public eye in 2024.
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Man City Team shoot prior to kick off Manchester City
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Australia's Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, has been recognised as the world’s best female breakdancer Australia's Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, has been recognised as the world’s best female breakdancer.
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OCTOBER
Barcelona's Spansih midfielder Aitana Bonmati (L) and Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri pose with their Ballon d'Or award during the 2024 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris Barcelona's Spansih midfielder Aitana Bonmati (L) and Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri pose with their Ballon d'Or award during the 2024 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28, 2024.
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