Each December, Getty releases their annual, In Focus, a look back at the most memorable, exceptional and transcendent photos of the year. 2016 had a plethora of amazing photos from the sports world.
Out of dozens — if not hundreds — of incredible sports photos from 2016, below are just a few of our favorites which also made Getty’s cut as being the best of the best.
Enjoy. 2016 was one hell of a ride.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.
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The Soar
INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 03: Andreas Wank of Germany soars through the air during his first competition jump on day 2 of the Innsbruck 64th Four Hills Tournament on January 3, 2016 in Innsbruck, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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Roll Tide
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Lawrence Erekosima #43 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with a score of 45 to 40. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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The Dive
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Gael Monfils of France dives for a forehand in his fourth round match against Andrey Kuznestov of Russia during day eight of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.(Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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One More For Manning
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks at the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Olympic Pull
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 05: Maryoly Gamez of Venezuela battles for the ball against Victoria Rios of Uruguay during the International Womens Rugby Sevens - Aquece Rio Test Event for the Rio 2016 Olympics at Deodoro Olympic Park on March 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
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Mitch Larkin
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: (EDITORS NOTE: Re-crop of image 513955988.) Mitch Larkin of Australia competes in his Mens 100 Metre Backstroke heat during the 2016 NSW State Open Championships at Sydney Olmpic Aquatic Centre on March 6, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
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Breaking Wood
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics breaks his bat during his at bat in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 21, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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Monte Carlo
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 28: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was created using a variableplaned lens.) Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Red Bull Racing Red Bull-TAG Heuer RB12 TAG Heuer on track during qualifying for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2016 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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Possession Battle
LILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Jan Durica of Slovakia and Artem Dzyuba of Russia battle for possession during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Russia and Slovakia at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on June 15, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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LeBron's Miracle Comeback
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Iceland's Miracle Run
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Iceland players celebrate with their fans after victory in the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Iceland and Austria at Stade de France on June 22, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
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The Crash
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Nature's Bakery Chevrolet, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, and Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 Credit One Chevrolet, have an on track incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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Carl Frampton
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Carl Frampton celebrates his win after defeating Leo Santa Cruz in the 12 round WBA Super featherweight championship bout at Barclays Center on July 30, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Photo by Anthony Geathers/Getty Images)
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Rio Dives
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01: Giovanna Pedroso (L) and Ingrid de Oliveira of Brazil practices on the Women's 10m Platform at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park on August 1, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Rio Sunset
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 06: A general view as the sun sets on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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Erika Fasana
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 07: Erika Fasana of Italy competes on the uneven bars during Women's qualification for Artistic Gymnastics on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Rio Olympic Arena on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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Simone Biles On The Balance Beam
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined incamera to produce this image.) Simone Biles of the United States competes on the balance beam during the Women's Individual All Around Final on Day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Rio Olympic Arena on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Simone Manuel's Shock
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Simone Manuel of the United States celebrates winning gold in the Women's 100m Freestyle Final on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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Monica Puig
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 13: Monica Puig of Puerto Rico reacts after defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany in the Women's Singles Gold Medal Match on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Puig defeated Kerber 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Bolt's Look Back
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men's 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Jump
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Bronze medalist Kristi Castlin, gold medalist Brianna Rollins and silver medalist Nia Ali of the United States celebrate with American flags after the Women's 100m Hurdles Final on Day 12 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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The Punch
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 19: Artem Harutyunyan of Germany fights Lorenzo Sotomayor Collazo of Azerbaijan in the Men's Light Welter 64kg Semifinal 2 on Day 14 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Riocentro arena on August 19, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Yeon Jae Son
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Yeon Jae Son of Korea competes during the Women's Individual All-Around Rhythmic Gymnastics Final on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Rio Olympic Arena on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Splash
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 31: Carlos Gomez #14 of the Texas Rangers is soaked with a Powerade cooler after the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 14-1 at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 31, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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The Ride
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 09: Juan Jose Mendez Fernandez of Spain competes in the Men's 3km Pursuit C1 Individual Pursuit Qualifying on day 2 of the Rio 2016 Paralympics at Rio Olympic Velodrome on September 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
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Brotherly Love
COZUMEL, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 18: Alistar Brownlee of Great Britain helps his brother Jonathan Brownlee (c) of Great Britain to cross the finished line as Jonathan collapsed of dehydration 200 meters before the finish line during the Men Elite ITU World Championship race at the Fonatur Triathlon Park on September 18, 2016 in Cozumel, Mexico. The medal ceremony was cancelled due to the critical condition of Jonathan Brownlee. The ITU Grand Final World Championship ends tonight. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)
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Diving Dirty
PORTADOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Participants make their way around the course during the Mud Madness event on September 25, 2016 in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The charity run in aid of Action Cancer sees over a thousand participants make their way across fields, rivers, bogs, mud holes and obstacles deep in the Northern Ireland countryside. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/McVities Mud Madness via Getty Images)
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Big Babies
ST CATHARINES, ON - OCTOBER 6: Patrick Fellows #21, Allan McShane #26, Carson Edwardson #8 and Shaun Bily #23 of the Erie Otters sit on the bench during the first period of an OHL game against the Niagara IceDogs at the Meridian Centre on October 6, 2016 in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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Ironman Turtle
KAILUA KONA, HI - OCTOBER 08: In this handout photo provided by IRONMAN. The green sea turtle, also known as 'Honu', is a symbol of good luck and longevity in Hawaiian lore. This native friend provides a little mystique to the 2,300 athletes who await the start signal of a 140.6-mile journey at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN via Getty Images)
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Cubs Win! Cubs Win!
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Emotional Bill Murray
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: Actor Bill Murray reacts on the field after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
