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Top 10 greatest British sports moments of all time

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2020 has been lacking slightly in the sporting moments department thanks to a certain virus. So we thought we'd look back on some great British Sporting success. Here are our top 10 Best British Sporting moments, enjoy!

England Winning the Cricket World Cup (2019)

The Champagne Super-Over, an edge of your seat kinda moment.

Bradley Wiggins wins the Tour de France (2012)

 After already winning three Olympic Gold medals, in the same year Wiggins became the first Briton to win the Tour de France.

Manchester City win the Premier League title (2012)

 Arguably the greatest ever finish to a Premier League season combined with iconic TV commentary.

Andy Murray wins Wimbledon (2013)

After 77 years, Murray finally ended the hurt for the Men's Wimbledon title, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in front of a thrilled Centre Court.

Leicester City win the Premier League (2016)

 One of the most unlikely stories in British Sport, Leicester came from odds of 5000-1 to win and then finished 10 points clear at the top!

Anthony Joshua beats Wladimir Klitschko (2017)

 In front of a crowd of 90,000 in Wembley Stadium, Joshua floored his opponent twice to win the bout.

Women's Hockey gold medal (Rio Olympics 2016)

Team GB beat the world champions Holland on penalties in a dramatic shootout that gripped the nation and even pushed the 10 o'clock news back for the nation to watch! 

Olympics Super Saturday (2012)

Team GB won three track-and-field golds in the space of 45 minutes at London 2012 on one famous Saturday evening.  

Adam Peaty's Record Breaking Rio Olympics (2016)

If you're going to make your debut, doing it with a bang. Peaty took gold at the Olympics breaking his own record in the 100m Breastroke in a time of 57.13. He has since broken his own record multiple times! 

Brownlee Brother Brilliance (2016)

Iconic, Brilliant, Heart-warming. A moment sport will never forget!

That's our top 10 greatest sports moments! Let us know yours in the comments below. 

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