In an incredible year for sport both on and off the field, track and court, headlines were dominated by corruption claims, triumphs and heroic failures.
From Andy Murray leading Great Britain’s Davis Cup team to a historic win to Usain Bolt being taken out by a cameraman as he celebrated yet another 200m title at the World Athletic Championships and disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter being showered with money, there have been many powerful scenes in 2015.
Here are some of the brilliant images that brought an unforgettable year to life.
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