Top 10 Moments of 2012

 

 

10.  The  Jamaica Reggae Boyz defeated the US men’s football team (2-1) for the first time. The game also saw American striker Clint Dempsey scoring the fastest World Cup Qualifying goal for the national team in 35 seconds. The game will forever be remembered not only for its historic value but also for the two spectacular free kicks scored by the Jamaicans.

 

9. Down and Out? - In the summer of 2012, World Champion Boxer Manny Pacquiao lost his first fight since 2005. While his first loss was a controversial decision, Pacquiao went on to lose again. Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out the Filipino fighter in the 6th round leaving him down on the canvas and leaving many to wonder if he is out for good.

No Getting Up

8. Michael Phelps - On July 31, Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time when he captured his 19th medal at the London Olympic Games. The American swimmer finished with a total of 22 medals and left his mark on the year that was.

 

7. The Big Blue Bus - With 12 men behind the ball, Chelsea FC beat the unbeatable (Barcelona),  did the unthinkable (win in Munich) and proved  that anything is possible if you believe or have a little luck on your side. The men from Stamford Bridge marched across Europe with a fairytale dream and in 2012 they had their happy ending as European Champions.

 

6. Lance Armstrong - The 7th time Tour de France winner was stripped of his titles after he failed to clear his name of doping allegations. The once legendary cyclist was dragged through the dirt in 2012 and his illustrious career was left in shatters and lawsuits.  

 

5. Lebron gets the ring - After 10 seasons in the NBA, Lebron James finally got the title that has eluded him for the longest while; NBA Champion. No doubt he deserved it; the 28 year old was voted both season and finals MVP and left a mark on the year by placing himself amongst the greatest of all time.

I DO!

 

4. West Indies - The reintroduction of Christopher Gayle in the regional outfit gave the West Indies the much-needed explosive to take the cricketing world by storm. In October of 2012, the Darren Sammy led squad wreaked havoc on the  Island of Sri Lanka when they dominated the host and the rest of the world to be crowned T20 champions.

 

3. The Treble - On July 1, 2012, the Spanish men’s national team joined the elite of world football when they became the first international team to win three consecutive major titles.  Spain did so by embarrassing Italy 4-0 to win the European Championships and proved that they were not only the best team at present but possibly the best team to ever play the game.

 

2. Manchester United!! No- Manchester City - The final day of the English Premier League proved to be the most exciting of all with the two Manchester clubs providing a nail biting finish. At the end of 90 minutes, Manchester United started to celebrate but with three minutes to go in the game, City’s tides were to change, with two late goals. The “Noisy Neighbours” took the cup away from their archrivals and left them empty handed and marking 2012 ‘The year of the blues.’

 

Lighting Bolt!!!!

1.  1,2,3 Again!!!!  - Who ever said Lighting doesn’t strike the same place twice, never met Usain Bolt. The lanky Jamaican Sprinter won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m for the second consecutive Olympic games to crown himself the greatest sprinter of all time and one of, if not, the best athlete ever.  If there ever was a dull moment in 2012, the London Olympics was certainly not one of them, courtesy of  Usain St.Leo Bolt.