Top 10 Most Memorable Sports Moments Caught On Camera
There are moments in sports that allow us to relive memories repeatedly, and each moment brings out different emotions. Today, we are sharing some of the top memorable sports moments caught on camera from popular sports icons like Diego Maradona, Pele, Kurt Angle, and more!
1. Jesse Owens' Triumph in Berlin
Jesse Owens, an African American track and field athlete, seized the spotlight at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Owens defied racial prejudice and expectations by winning four gold medals in the 100-meter, 200-meter, long jump, and 4x100 meters relay, showcasing his remarkable talent and power of hard work on the world stage.
2. Hand of God
In the 2nd half of the game between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona used his left hand to punch the ball into the net, scoring what would become one of the most notorious goals in football history. The referee allowed the goal to stand, believing that Maradona had used his head to score.
3. Premier League Upset
In the 2015-16 Premier League season, many sports enthusiasts predicted that Leicester City would be relegated, and the team was given over 5000:1 odds to win the league. Leicester mathematically locked up the title after Chelsea drew at home. Today, this would be the longest odds ever hit in sports betting companies such as Optibet.
4. PELE
Pele became the youngest player to appear in a World Cup finals match. He was also the youngest scorer in a World Cup finals match and the youngest player to win a World Cup.
5. Buster Douglas, 1990
James 'Buster' Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson in a boxing match on February 3rd, 1990. Mike Tyson was the defending champion, and no one would have anticipated his loss. When asked how he did it, Buster said his mom had told everyone he would beat Mike Tyson. After she died of cancer days before the fight, Buster said he did it so his mom wouldn't die a liar.
6. Micheal Jordan's "The Shot"
In a playoff match between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers,
Cavalier was leading with a point with only three seconds left.
Michael Jordan received an inbound pass and made an excellent buzzer-beater shit to give his team a 101-100 victory. It became one of the most iconic moments in NBA history.
7. Tiger Wood's First Masters Victory
In 1997, Tiger Wood delivered on his destiny of golf greatness with a magnificent 12-stroke victory in the Masters Tournament over Tom Kite at 21. It was his first master victory and was considered a win of the ages. The 12-shot victory remains the most significant margin in the history of the golf tournament.
8. Black And White
It was the 1995 Rugby World Cup final. Francois Pienaar, South Africa’s white captain, was congratulated by its Black president, Nelson Mandela, while shaking hands in the team’s kit, with its springbok symbol – once hated signs of Afrikaner supremacy. For a brief sporting moment, this new rainbow nation and the world saw a vision of hope and reconciliation.
9. Kurt Angle, 1996
Kurt Angle had fractured two neck vertebrae in a match six months before the 1996 Olympics. He still won the finals and bagged himself a gold medal after ignoring the doctors' orders to rest.
10. Serena Williams Wins First Grand Slam
In the 1999 US Open, Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title after beating Swiss legend Martina Hingis in straight sets in the final. At the time, Serena was 17 years and 350 days old, making her one of the youngest female tennis players to win a Major.
Which moment from the list above was your favorite?