The Sydney Olympics redefined the Games on all fronts, while Euro 2000 took football to new levels of excellence and Australia confirmed their status as having the best rugby league and cricket teams on the planet.

English cricket enjoyed a welcome reversal of fortunes, but there was an all too familiar tale of woe for England's national football team.

BBC Sport Online brings you a comprehensive review of all the highs and lows of the year in words, pictures and audio/video clips.

Our interactive guide offers you the chance to take part in our challenging sports quiz and see who won BBC Sport Online's vote for the best sports achievement of 2000.