In 2016, several major sports events took place globally, with notable winners emerging across various disciplines.
The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics were held in Brazil, where the United States topped the medal table with 121 medals, including 46 golds. Michael Phelps from the USA won five gold medals in swimming, while Usain Bolt from Jamaica secured three golds in track events.
In football, the UEFA Euro 2016 was won by Portugal, who defeated France 1-0 in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role for the Portuguese team.
Other events included the ICC World Twenty20, where the West Indies won the men\“s title, and the Australian Open in tennis, with Novak Djokovic claiming the men\“s singles championship. |