The best sports moments of 2024: Olympic golds; Fury-Usyk battles

2024 delivered its fair share of memorable sporting moments, including Oleksandr Usyk's fights with Tyson Fury, Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool farewell and Keely Hodgkinson's Olympic destiny.
Anjanette Greenfelder MD · 3 days ago · 2 minutes read


The Past Year in Sports: Memorable Moments and Major Milestones

Top Moments of 2024

From aspiring young athletes to legendary icons saying farewell, 2024 was a year filled with unforgettable moments in sports.

Goodbyes and Farewells

Liverpool bid farewell to manager Jürgen Klopp, who announced his departure after 7 successful years. Other notable departures included Jordan Henderson and rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, who pursued his dream of playing in the NFL.

Rising Stars

Luke Littler, a young darts sensation, captured the hearts of the nation with his remarkable run to the PDC World Darts Championship final.

Major Moves

Lewis Hamilton made a stunning move to Ferrari, joining the ranks of the Italian racing giant. Meanwhile, Manchester United officially acquired a minority stake under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's leadership.

Triumphs and Heartbreak

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed the Super Bowl title with a thrilling overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women's tournament scoring record, while England's rugby team sealed a historic third consecutive Grand Slam.

Fist Fight to Remember

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk engaged in an epic heavyweight boxing rematch in Saudi Arabia, with Usyk emerging victorious once again.

Farewell to a Legend

Rafael Nadal retired from tennis after an illustrious career marked by 22 Grand Slam titles. In a heartfelt farewell, Nadal expressed his gratitude for the memories and support.

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"I want to be remembered as a good person and a kid who followed their dreams and achieved more than I ever believed possible." - Rafael Nadal