Olympics success, Euro defeat and Andy Murray's final Wimbledon: Sporting moments of 2024

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2024 has been full of history making and memorable sporting moments. Credit: PA/AP

From record-breaking achievements to emotional farewells, 2024 has been a year to remember for sports enthusiasts everywhere.

The Paris Olympics and Paralympics captivated the world in a show of athleticism, football fans were treated to the men's Euro's and the tennis said goodbye to two legendary players.

ITV News takes a look back at the sporting year in pictures.

Paris Olympics

Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m Olympic gold - the first British woman since Dame Kelly Holmes success in 2004

Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m Olympic gold Credit: PA

Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn attracted global attention with her divisive performance at the Paris Olympics, which failed to receive a single point from the judges.

Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn performance at the Olympics went viral. Credit: PA

Five-time Olympic medallist Tom Daley competed for the last time before retiring this year.

Tom Daley competed in his final Olympic games this year before retiring from diving. Credit: PA

The Paris Olympics saw the first all-Black female podium, with Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and USA's Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles all winning medals in the gymnastics floor routine.

The Paris Olympics saw the first all-Black female podium. Credit: AP

Paris Paralympics

Shark attack victim Ali Truwit won two silver medals for Team USA

Shark attack victim Ali Truwit won two silver medals for Team USA. Credit: AP

Team GB's produced 18 medals - 12 of which were gold - in the first of two Sunday's at the Paralympics.

Great Britain's Sophie Unwin and pilot Jenny Holl were among Team GB's winners on the 'Super Sunday' medal sweep. Credit: PA

Tennis

Two tennis greats, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, played their final match of their competitive careers.

Andy Murray's career came to end after his defeat in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men's doubles. Credit: PA
Rafael Nadal played the last match of his career in the Davis Cup quarter finals in Malaga. Credit: AP

Men's Euro 2024

England's mens lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final - the second tournament in a row the team lost in the final.

England’s wait for a first major men’s trophy since 1966 goes on after Spain defeated England in the Euro final. Credit: AP

Gareth Southgate resigned as the men's England manager in July after the teams second Euro defeat.

Gareth Southgate resigned as the men's England manager in July after the teams second Euro defeat. Credit: AP

The Lionesses have lined up another year of sporting excitement after qualifying for the Euro 2025 back in July.

England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton during the match between Sweden and England. Credit: AP

Racing

Lewis Hamilton won his first title since 2021 at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton said he could not stop crying after ending his 945-day winless streak in the British Grand Prix. Credit: AP

Boxing

Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul in a highly anticipated fight.

Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match in November. Credit: AP

Cricket

James Anderson retired from international cricket in July 2024 after a 20-year career in the sport.

James Anderson bowls for the final time. Credit: PA Images

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