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185 Years - Sports
185 Years - A selection of our favourite sports photography as chosen by the Picture Editors at the Sydney Morning Herald. Like a photo? Buy prints from Michael Leunig at <a href="http://smhshop.com.au/leunig">smhshop.com.au/leunig </a>. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>.
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Sam Burgess cries as he is embraced by Greg Inglis after the Rabbitohs defeated the Bulldogs to claim the 2014 NRL Premiership.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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A competitor in the Fencing event screams in triumph at the 2012 London Olympics.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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Michael Phelps stretches out ahead of a semi final race at the 2012 London Olympic Games.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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British divers Thomas Daly (L) and Blake Aldridge compete from the 10M platform at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Credit:Tim Clayton
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Australian Stephanie Xu Sang on her way to a 4-1 victory over Bose Bakula of Nigeria during the Women's Singles preliminary round at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Credit:Tim Clayton
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Steve Waugh waving to the crowd as he leaves the test arena for the last time. 6th January 2004.Credit:Dallas Kilponen
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Ice Dance Gold Medalists Tatiana Navka and Roman Kostomarov of Russia in action ahead of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.Credit:Tim Clayton
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John Aloisi celebrates kicking the winning goal in a penalty shoot out to qualify Australia for the 2006 World Cup.Credit:Vince Caligiuri
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This image was taken during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the person to light the cauldron was yet to be announced so when Indigenous athlete Cathy Freeman held aloft the the Olympic torch in front of billions of viewers it was an emotional moment not only for Cathy but for all Australians, including myself.Credit:Andy Zakeli
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Cathy Freeman wins gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.Credit:Craig Golding
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Competitors in the Mens 3000m steeplechase at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney 2000.Credit:Dallas Kilponen
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Might and power: Jonah Lomu evades Stephen Larkham during the memorable 39-35 win over the Wallabies at Stadium Australia in July, 2000.Credit:Craig Golding
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Barbara Elias with her son, Benny, after a 14-6 NSW victory over Queensland in 1992.Credit:Craig Golding
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America's Cup winning yacht Australia II in full flight.Credit:Unknown
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NSW Captain Steve Mortimer and teamates L to R Peter Wynn, Noel Cleal, Wayne Pearce, Pat Jarvis and Garry Jack celebrate NSWs first ever State of Origin Series win over QLD with a 21-14 result in game two at the SCG on Jun 11, 1985.Credit:Peter Morris
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Goal umpire Phil Goss stands in a puddle behind the posts to officiate in torrential rain during the Sydney Swans versus Carlton under 19 Australian Rules football match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in June 1991.Credit:Tim Clayton
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Stuart McKay from East Wallaroos junior Rugby Union side feels the weight of Australias World Cup victory. 16 February 1992.Credit:Steven Siewert
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Wally Lewis and Allan Langer from Queensland celebrate victory in a State of Origin rugby league match in Sydney.Credit:Staff
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Jeff Fenech at the Marrickville Hotel after his world championship title win against Satoshi Shingaki on 6 April 1985.Credit:Stephen Holland
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Dean Lukin winning Australia's first-ever gold medal in Olympic Weightlifting in the heavy-weight division during the 1984 Los Angeles Games on 8 August 1984.Credit:Unknown