Contrary to mid-year forecasts, the sport was able to deliver several figures despite being interrupted throughout 2020. Some of the most notable athletes were able to be crowned in the first monthsOthers did it without an audience in the stands and in an environment of disturbed normality.
In addition to the pandemic generated by covid-19, the world had some events that impacted the world of sport in the form of protests. The most important figures from various disciplines rose to the occasion and took advantage of their platform to raise their voices against injustices to generate historical actions.
The sport in 2020 was interrupted but not defeated by the coronavirus. Not even such a complicated context prevented several athletes from making history in their discipline. In tennis, basketball, athletics, American football, soccer and other areas, the year closed in a good way and created an interesting environment for 2021 that, although it looks uncertain, it seems that it will be better.
Rafael Nadal
He managed to win his 20th Grand Slam, something only available to Roger Federer. His crown at Roland Garros was historic for several circumstances.
Naomi Osaka
Champion of the US Open, her third Grand Slam title and one of the main promoters of the #BlackLivesMatter.
LeBron James
He guided the Lakers to a new NBA title to earn their fourth ring. He also managed several protests in the league.
Breanna Stewart
As in 2018, he led the Seattle Storm to the WNBA championship, where he was MVP of the finals.
Lewis Hamilton
Motoring
The Briton made history in Formula 1. He became the most victorious driver in history and equaled Michael Schumacher for his seventh championship.
Federica Brignone
Ski
She finished the season as world number one after winning the World Championship, the first Italian to do so.
Tyson Fury
Boxing
The Briton beat Deontay Wilder to win the World Council world title and maintain his undefeated record (30-0-1).
Jessica McCaskill
Boxing
She defeated Cecilia Brækhus to take all five welterweight belts and unify as champion of this division.
Dustin Johnson
The American returned to finish the season as world number one and won a historic victory at the Augusta Masters.
Kim-Sei-young
She won the LPGA KPMG Women’s Championship, her first major tournament, despite finishing the season as the second in the world.
Robert Lewandoski
The Pole was the figure of Bayern Munich in his best year as a professional. He won five titles with the Bavarians and his first The Best.
Lucy Bronze
A Manchester City figure, the British defense won The Best Award at the end of the season after a dreamy 2020.
Patrick mahomes
American Futbol (NFL)
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback earned his first ring in February after beating the San Francisco 49ers.
Sarah Fuller
With Vandervilt University, the American became the first woman in history to play a football game on a men’s team.
Armand Duplantis
Athletics
At just 21 years old, World Athletics named him ‘Athlete of the Year’ after having the best outdoor jump record and remaining undefeated in 16 competitions.
Yulimar Rojas
Athletics
The Venezuelan broke the world record for Triple Jump. World Athletics also recognized her as ‘Athlete of the Year’.
Deiveson Figueiredo
Mixed martial arts
The Brazilian remained undefeated in the UFC during 2020, where he won the flyweight championship.
Valentina Shevchenko
Mixed martial arts
In an interrupted 2020, the Ukrainian successfully defended her flyweight championship on a couple of occasions within the UFC.
Corey Seager
The 2020 World Series MVP helped the Dodgers end a more than 30-year drought.
Anna van der Breggen
He dominated his discipline in the year. The Dutch was a world champion in road cycling and time trial.
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