Andy Murray winning Wimbledon 2013 tops list of greatest UK 21st century sporting moments | Other | Sport

The UK’s greatest sporting moment of the 21st century has been revealed – as Sir Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 2013. Sports fans from across the UK have had their say, and the tennis great’s victory over Novak Djokovic, to end Britain’s 77-year-wait for a Wimbledon men’s singles’ champion, came top.

Second place on the list went to Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop goal for England against Australia, to win the 2003 World Cup, while the third spot went to The Lionesses winning the Women’s Euros in 2022.

Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2015/16 came fourth, while Sir Mo Farah’s double gold at the 2012 Olympics, in the 5,000m and 10,000m, came fifth.

The poll of 2,000 adults, who watch sport, was commissioned by CopyBet.com – which has also created a quiz for fans to test their knowledge of UK triumphs.

A spokesman for the betting platform said: “The UK has a proud sporting history, and it’s always enjoyable to reflect on the moments and sportspeople we remember most fondly.

“As the study shows, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have had lots of success this century. And with Euro 2024, the Summer Olympics, and Wimbledon on the horizon, and the Six Nations underway, 2024 will surely see more memorable sporting moments.”

The study also identified the UK’s greatest sportsperson of the century – and Sir Mo fared well there, too, this time taking first place.

Sir Andy Murray and Sir Lewis Hamilton came second and third respectively, followed by Sir Chris Hoy in fourth, and David Beckham in fifth.

It also emerged 87 percent believe that UK sporting successes boost the morale of the nation – with 65 percent of the opinion we are in “desperate” need of another sporting triumph or two.

And no doubt Brits would be delighted to see anything close to Emma Raducanu winning the US Open title in 2021, or Ben Stokes’ Ashes-saving 135 not out at Headingly, in 2019.

These moments are joined in the top 20 by England winning the Ashes in 2005, and Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold in track cycling, at the 2008 Olympics.

Dame Kelly Holmes’ double gold at the 2004 Olympics, in the 800m and 1500m, and Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record in 2003, also made the cut.

Meanwhile, David Beckham’s last-minute free kick against Greece in 2001, to secure England’s qualification for the 2002 World Cup, also appeared on the list of sporting triumphs.

The study, carried out through OnePoll, found that six in 10 believe the current generation of UK sportspeople holds up to those from past eras. And as such, 64 percent are optimistic about the UK’s sporting prospects for the decade ahead.

In particular, their hopes may be riding on footballer Jude Bellingham, darts player Luke Littler, or Manchester City star Phil Foden – who have been named the top three sportspeople that those polled believe will go on to become sporting greats.

The spokesman for CopyBet.com added: “Recent successes will surely inspire the next generation of athletes to match, or better, past achievements. The future is looking bright for the UK – no doubt sports fans will be excited to see what happens next.”