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!
5. March pt. 1.
Who became the third Nigerian in the history of the Premier League to win the Player of the Month award for March 2021? a) Alex Iwobi. b) Kelechi Iheanacho. c) Wilfred Ndidi. Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. March pt. 2.
In Formula One, who won the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix in the season's opener? a) Max Verstappen. b) Lewis Hamilton. c) Valtteri Bottas. Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. April pt. 1.
The 173rd Grand National took place behind closed doors for the first time in its history. What was the name of the winning horse? a) Balko Des Flos. b) Horsey McHorseface. c) Minella Times. Photo: SCOTT HEPPELL
8. April pt. 2.
Which Burnley player scored a hat-trick as his side stormed to a 4-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League? a) Chris Wood. b) Dwight McNeil. c) Ashley Barnes. Photo: George Wood