Michael Phelps ’ Olympic legacy is defined by his unmatched dominance in the pool, with a record 28 medals that cemented his place in sporting history.

After a string of disappointing results, Coco Gauff finally found her form when the clay season started because she ended up reaching three finals, winning one title.

Aryna Sabalenka has become the definition of consistency this season – reaching the finals of three slams while clinching the US Open, not to mention the hoard of WTA 1000 titles.