The greatest sporting photos of 2015Last updated on : 26/12/2015
 
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Smash and drag: NHRA top fuel dragster driver Larry Dixon (right) crashes and goes airborne alongside Doug Kalitta after his car broke in half during qualifying for the Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway at Gainesville, March 14, 2015. Dixon walked away from the incident.ReutersNo Photoshopping Required: Russia's Margarita Mamun performs in the individual final programme at the 31st European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Minsk, Belarus, May 3, 2015ReutersThe best, once again: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates a stunning goal in the Champions League semi-final that put the club on course for a historic treble.ReutersLewis's leap year: Lewis Hamilton celebrated his third F1 world title with an athletic leap from his car after winning the US Grand Prix.ReutersFace of joy: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand gave his Rugby World Cup winners' medal to the luckiest boy in Britain after the final. Williams thought he was 'seven or eight' and a Kiwi; Charlie Lines was actually 14 and British - but he does love the All Blacks.Reuters

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You'll believe a horse can fly: Russia's Mikhail Nastenko riding Reistag falls at the Lochan fence in the cross country event of FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle, Scotland, Britain, September 12, 2015ReutersRossi-style: Winning Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L) and third placed Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso of Italy spray a grid girl after the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race Circuit, Britain August 30, 2015.ReutersSplashdown! Tania Cagnotto of Italy is seen underwater during the women's 3m springboard semi-final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia July 31, 2015ReutersFamiliar feeling? FIFA President Sepp Blatter was literally showered in cash after an extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Blatter has since been suspended while corruption allegations are investigated.Reuters'Good Lord, that Aussie chap nearly made me spill my gin and tonic!': MCC members react as Australia's Steve Smith (not pictured) hit a six during the second England v Australia Ashes test at Lord'sReuters

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How did he walk away from this? NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (#3) crashes against the catch fence during the finish of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, July 6, 2015. Dillon walked away, five fans suffered minor injuries.ReutersNext round is on you - literally! Bayern Munich's David Alaba (L) pours beer over coach Pep Guardiola after their final Bundesliga match of the season against FSV Mainz 05 in Munich, May 23, 2015ReutersPower and pain: Felix Sturm of Germany (R) and Fedor Chudinov of Russia fight during their super middleweight WBA world championship title fight in Frankfurt, Germany, May 9, 2015ReutersSpiderman and his family just couldn't get comfy in those hard plastic seats: Boca Juniors' fans climb onto the tribune fence as they cheer their team on before their Copa Libertadores match against River Plate in Buenos Aires May 14, 2015ReutersProof at last that Diego Costa really is a nutter: Chelsea v Paris St Germain in the UEFA Champions League second round second leg at Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea's Diego Costa clash with PSG's David Luiz.Reuters

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I warned you not to try the vindaloo: An Indian army soldier performs with fire while performing "Mallakhamb", an ancient Indian sport, during the full-dress rehearsal for India's Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru, India, August 13, 2015ReutersPushing to the limit - and beyond: Cisiane Lopes of Brazil vomits after competing in the women's 20 km race walk final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 28, 2015ReutersMud? I thought it was chocolate soup! A participant runs through mud as he competes during the Steel Character extreme race in the city of Yevpatoria, Crimea, September 26, 2015Reuters(Very) high dive: A competitor jump off the Old Bridge during the Red Bull Cliff Diving Competition in Mostar, August 15, 2015ReutersSynchronicity: Students practice Tai Chi on a playground of a high school, during a Guinness World Record attempt of the largest martial arts display in Jiaozuo, Henan province, China, October 18, 2015.Reuters

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Grassblades of glory: A male streaker on the pitch during the Scotland v Qatar international friendly at Easter Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 6, 2015.ReutersBolt bowled over: Usain Bolt of Jamaica gets taken out by a Japanese cameraman on a Segway as he celebrates his 200m gold medal.ReutersMichelin guide to the Rugby World Cup? Fans at the France vs Ireland match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, October 11, 2015EurosportWho are YOU calling a powder puff? Reese Hoffa of the U.S. competes in the men's shot put final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 23, 2015ReutersClimbing the greasy pole: A child slips off the "gostra", a pole covered in grease, during the celebrations for the religious feast of St Julian, patron of the town of St Julian's, outside Valletta in Malta, August 30, 2015Reuters

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Give us a leg-up: Members of Team Mexico perform in the synchronised swimming team technical final at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia July 27, 2015ReutersFunny time to go swimming: Rolanda Bell of Panama falling head first into the water obstacle during the women's 3000 metres steeplechase heats at the 15th IAAF World Championships in the National Stadium in BeijingReutersIs it just us or were you hoping that wrestler would pull Lewis's trousers down too? Lewis Hamilton took part in a Mexican wrestling bout in OctoberReutersPerfect freeze-frame: Fabrice Lapierre of Australia pictured at the exact moment he sent sand flying at the World Championships long jump in BeijingReutersGoing out at the top: Barcelona icon Xavi lifts the Champions League trophy after winning the treble in his final season with BarcelonaReuters
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