Any year that combines a Euros, an Olympics and an Ashes - though the least said about the latter the better - has to be a special one, right?
To round off the year in style, we've come up with a quiz to test your knowledge on the best sporting moments of 2021 - from boxing to golf, from football to rugby, it's pretty much all there!
Keep a note of your scores, as the answers will be revealed on the final page of the quiz.
Right then: start your engines, and best of luck to you!
1. January pt.1
The rescheduled Africa Cup of Nations saw 16 nations take part in the 32-game tournament. Who did Morocco beat in the final to claim their second title? a) Guinea. b) Mali. c) Cameroon. Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE
2. January pt.2
The January transfer window was a quiet one for Premier League clubs, but which England international did West Ham United land on loan? a) Jesse Lingard. b) Fikayo Tomori. c) Callum Chambers. Photo: Alex Pantling
3. February pt. 1
In the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, Naomi Osaka won the Australian Open in the Women's Singles competition. How many Grand Slam titles has she won in her career so far? a) 2. b) 3. c) 4. Photo: Darrian Traynor
4. February pt. 2.
The Scotland men's rugby team got their Six Nations campaign off to a flyer, beating England at Twickenham. How many years had Scotland gone without a win at the stadium? a) 38. b) 48. c) 58. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS