5 highlights from the magical year

The year 2024 was full of exciting sporting moments, including a thrilling men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympics. Fans witnessed a historic moment as gymnastics legend Simone Biles made a triumphant comeback. We also celebrated the remarkable achievement of Shohei Ohtani in becoming the first member of baseball’s 50-50 Club.

Sports fans around the world are excited about the excitement that the sporting year 2025 will bring. But until then, let’s look back at the most important sporting moments that shaped 2024.

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Sports moments that shaped the year 2024

The NCAA Women’s Championship game

Whether you’re a women’s basketball fan or not, you’ve probably heard the name Caitlin Clark. She had a standout collegiate career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, winning numerous awards and accolades, including becoming the all-time record holder in Division I women’s basketball. Although Iowa came up short against South Carolina, losing 87-75 in the championship game, this was just the beginning for Clark.

Clark took the WNBA by storm and her record-breaking career took her to the pros, where she was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

Simone Biles’ performance at the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, which was evident at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After overcoming the “twisties,” a mental challenge that causes gymnasts to lose control of their bodies in the air, Biles made an incredible comeback. Her journey highlighted the importance of mental health and self-prioritization. In Paris she returned to competition stronger than ever.

At 27, Biles now has a total of 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, two silver and two bronze, after adding four new medals from the Paris Olympics.

Mike Tyson returns to the ring to fight Jake Paul

58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the ring in front of a sold-out crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on November 15th. He competed against Jake Paul, a former YouTuber turned boxer. who won the match unanimously after eight rounds. This historic boxing event was broadcast live for the first time on the streaming service Netflix.

Noah Lyles wins the men’s 100-meter dash

Noah Lyles of the USA proved he is the fastest man in the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Lyles won the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 100-meter dash since Justin Gatlin at the 2004 Athens Olympics, securing victory in a thrilling photo finish with a time of 9.79 seconds. He tied with Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, who also clocked a time of 9.79 seconds. The US team also took home the bronze medal, with Fred Kerley coming third in 9.81 seconds.

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