Sally Pearson's gold medal win in London, Joel Parkinson's first world surfing title, the Douglas Dragons' premiership win - What has been your favourite sporting moment in 2012?

Whether watched by billions of people around the planet, or by a handful of die-hard supporters at their local club, great sporting moments become firmly embedded in our culture and our history books.

With 2012 coming to a close we want to hear who or what has stuck in your mind as the greatest sporting moment this year.

Have your say below and let's get the debate going.

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