Whether it’s a prank gone wrong or an unexpected star performance, viral sports moments capture the world’s imagination. They break down barriers of language, time zones and sport to unite fans, and they give athletes and teams a platform to connect with a global audience.

This year has seen a whole lot of crazy sports moments take the internet by storm. The Olympics dominated social media this summer with “pommel horse guy” winning a bronze medal, Ilona Maher rumbling over Aussies and Steph Curry knocking France out of the tournament.

But there was plenty going on outside the arenas as well. From a man’s crotch to a dart player’s statue reveal, we rounded up the best viral sports moments of 2024. Watch them all below.