10 of the greatest moments in Welsh sporting history

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Welsh sport enjoyed one of its [greatest nights in football as Wales](http://Wales create history with victory over Russia) reached the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Russia in Euro 2016.

But where does it rank compared to many other great sporting moments?

Cardiff City win FA Cup (Wembley, 1927)

Cardiff's 1-0 victory against overwhelming favourites Arsenal 88-years-ago remains the only time the FA Cup has left England. Arsenal, had just been taken over were rocked by a 74th-minute goal from Hughie Ferguson.

Sir Harry Llewellyn (Helsinki, 1952)

The Aberdare-born showjumper reached the height of his career with his brilliant horse Foxhunter, when they played a starring role in Great Britain winning team gold at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. It was Britain's only title at those Games.

Aberdare-born showjumper Sir Harry Llewellyn. Credit: PA Images / PA Archive

Wales v New Zealand (Cardiff, 1953)

The Wales team, captained by centre Bleddyn Williams, gave the country an early Christmas present as they beat New Zealand 13-8 at Cardiff Arms Park. Their win was made even sweeter by Wales not having beaten New Zealand in 26 subsequent attempts.

Lynn Davies (Tokyo, 1964)

"Lynn the Leap" Davies competing. Credit: PA Images / EMPICS Sport / PA Archive

"Lynn the Leap" Davies guaranteed his place in Welsh sporting history by being crowned long jump champion at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Davies, from Nantymoel near Bridgend, posted 8.07 metres to take gold.

Gareth Edwards (Cardiff, 1972)

It is still regarded as rugby union's greatest try, scored by Wales legend Gareth Edwards for the Barbarians against New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park in 1972.

Gareth Edwards in action for Wales. Credit: EMPICS Sport / PA Images

Norton's Coin (Cheltenham, 1990)

100-1 outsider Norton's Coin, a horse trained on a farm in Carmarthenshire shocked and delighted at the 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Desert Orchid, the pundits said, only had to turn up to win it, but it was the Welsh horse that rocked the racing world, winning by half a length.

Norton's Coin is shown off to locals in Nantgaredig. Credit: PA Archive/ PA Images

Ian Woosnam (Augusta, 1991)

The Golfer, from Oswestry in Shropshire, won the US Masters in brilliant fashion, claiming a one-shot victory from Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal. Scores of 66 and 67 in rounds two and three underpinnned his victory.

Colin Jackson celebrates as he cruises over the finish line. Credit: Butler / PA Archive / PA Images

Colin Jackson (Stuttgart, 1993)

The Cardiff athlete wrote his name into athletics history with a stunning performamce in the 110 metres hurdles final at the world championships in Germany. Jackson won gold and set a new world record that stood for 13 years.

Joe Calzaghe (Manchester, 2006)

Dubbed as 'Judgement Day', Newbridge boxer Joe Calzaghe served up a masterclass as he pummelled Jeff Lacy into submission to claim a comprehensive victory, landing more than 1,000 punches on the American. Calzaghe later retired with a professional record of 46 wins and no defeats.

Calzaghe fights Lacy at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Credit: Nick Potts / PA Images / PA Archive

Nicole Cooke (Beijing, 2008)

Swansea-born cyclist Cooke claimed Britain's first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics with a brilliant victory in the women's road race. Cooke timed her finish perfectly to win in a time of three hours, 32 minutes and 24 seconds.

Nicole Cooke celebrates following victory in the Womens Road Race. Credit: PA Images / PA Archive