Do we worship athletes too much? The past year has brought extraordinary performances in many different sports, complete with dramatic comebacks and thrilling breakthroughs.
Goals, gods and glory: 2023 in sport
Spectacular sportsman: Alfie Hewett won seven singles tournaments, including the US Open. Glossary
Max Verstappen - A Belgian-Dutch driver. His father also raced in Formula 1.
Heptathlon - An athletic event in which each competitor takes part in the same prescribed seven events.
Ryder Cup - A trophy competed for every other year by a team representing the US and one representing Europe.
Excelling - Doing really well at something.
Innate - Present naturally.
Adversity - Hard times or difficulties.