Picture Quiz of the Year 2017: Sport
Winners, losers, world records and controversy – can you name the stories behind these pictures?
A. When MMA met boxing.
B. Which sister won?
C. Sportswoman of the year.
D. This sportsperson hung up their spikes at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in August.
E. Chelsea footballer who gave evidence to a select committee’s investigation into the Football Association.
F. The swimmer who broke the 50m breaststroke world record twice in one day.
G. Vuelta a Espana winner.
H. Who did England beat in the ICC Women’s World Cup final?
I. Which two sides competed in the Women’s rugby union World Cup final? And who won?
J. F1 champion.
Answers:
A. Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather
C. Elise Christie, speed skater
D. Usain Bolt retired at the London Stadium
F. Adam Peaty
G. Chris Froome made history after adding La Vuelta title to his Tour de France crown
H. India
I. England lost a half-time lead against New Zealand. The final score was 32-41
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