The most spectacular sports images of 2012
Sport produces moments of action, emotion and beauty. Here are some of the most spectacular images from this year's busy sports calendar.

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Roope Kakko of Finalnd warms up on the driving range prior to Day Two of the Madeira Islands Open at Santo da Serra Golf Course (This image was produced using a lens baby selective focus lens). Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571622" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Just a blur: Usain Bolt surged past all competitors at the Olympics in London. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571623" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Chris Gayle does the Gangnam and later on he also did the push-ups. He celebrated West Indies' World T20 triumph in style. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571661" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Ethereal: Italy's Giulia Lapi and Mariangela Perrupato are seen underwater as they perform in the synchronised swimming duets technical routine qualification round. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571627" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Finally! Didier Drogba ended his stint at Chelsea by scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571628" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Valentina Vezzali of Italy competes against Arianna Errigo of Italy during their Women's Foil Individual Fencing Semi Final at the Olympics. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571633" align="alignleft" width="940"]
A life dedicated to the rings: Emmanuel Lucenti of Argentina loses to Antoine Valois-Fortier of Canada in the Men's -81 kg Judo. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571636" align="alignleft" width="940"]
The record-breaker: Lionel Messi - Mr.91-goals-in-2012, who is usually seen scoring goals, takes a throw-in during a match against Atletico Madrid. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571674" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Britain delivered an absolutely brilliant Olympics opening ceremony. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571637" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Mary Kom, star of the Indian Olympics contingent, connects with a punch en route to her bronze medal. AFP[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571639" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Gold-digger: Michael Phelps competes in the Mens 100m Butterfly Final at the Olympics. At the end of the 2012 edition, he had 22 total Olympic medals. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571647" align="alignleft" width="940"]
An unnamed surfer takes to finding the perfect wave at Bronte Beach in Sydney. And it looks like he did. Getty Images[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571649" align="alignleft" width="940"]
The winning colours: Youngest triple-champion Sebastian Vettel during final practice prior to qualifying for the Korean Formula One Grand Prix. Getty Images[/caption]

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