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Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

At the end of every quarter the Sifter will highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day’, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the ‘Top 100 POTDs …

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The third annual Speed Endurance Top 50 Swimmers of the Year list is upon us. There is no set-in-stone criteria, but priority is given to achievements in Barcelona at the World Championships. World records and textile best times also carry a lot of weight. Other outstanding achievements away from Barcelona were acknowledged, but it took an extraordinary feat to better a World Championship medal. Also worth noting, as this is a list of the Top 50 individuals, relay medals did not come into play, however race-changing relay contributions were valued highly. Top 50 Swimmers of 2013 - 50 to 41 Top 50 Swimmers of 2013 - 40 to 31 Top 50 Swimmers of 2013 - 30 to 21 20. Matt Grevers - 2013 Highlight: Winning the 100 backstroke in Barcelona as the only man sub-53 seconds. Grevers backed up his Olympic gold with his first individual world title. He also led-off the ill-fated medley relay team in 53.02. Although his times were down on 2012, he still showed that he is the man to beat when it comes to the 100m backstroke. 19. Daniel Gyurta - 2013 Highlight: Three-peating as world 200 breaststroke champion in 2:07.23, the second fastest time of all-time. Nobody other than Gyurta has stood at the top of the men's 200 breast podium at a world championships since 2007. The Hungarian also shook the short course world record to its core with his 2:00.72 effort at European SC, just 0.05 shy of his own 2009 mark. Very few other swimmers had as much dominance in one event as Gyurta did in 2013. 18. Lotte Friis - 2013 Highlight: Crushing the previous 1500 freestyle world record with her time of 15:38.88. Unfortunately for Friis, Katie Ledecky crushed it by a little more leaving the Dane to settle for silver in the race of the year. Friis bravely took on Ledecky in both the 800 and 1500 free leading both races until the latter parts. If there was a prize for gutsiest racer of the year, Friis would be my pick. 17. Sarah Sjostrom - 2013 Highlight: Getting back on the top of the 100 butterfly world podium, 4 years after her breakthrough in Rome. Sjostrom's victory in 56.53 was exceptional and the showdown between Sjostrom and Vollmer when they next meet will be electric. The Swede also shone in the 100 free final with silver in 52.89 as well as finishing the year with Top 10 ranked swims in 5 separate events. 16. Cameron van der Burgh - 2013 Highlight: Setting a new textile best time in the 50 breaststroke in a time of 26.77, just 0.1 seconds off his own world record. Although Van der Burgh missed out on the 100 breast world title, his speed was better than ever in 2013. Fortunately we should get to see a tapered rematch with the next swimmer on our list in 2014. 15. Christian Sprenger - 2013 Highlight: An excellent year for the Australian breaststroker winning gold in the 100 breaststroke in a time of 58.79, bettering last year's silver in London. He also finished just 0.01 behind van der Burgh's new textile best time in the 50 breaststroke final as well as an excellent 58.47 medley relay split to take the Australian's from 4th to 1st. 14. Jeremy Stravius - 2013 Highlight: Stravius is our highest ranked male not to win an individual gold medal. He makes it to such a lofty rank due to two excellent relay contributions. Taking over in 4th position after 300m in the 4x100 free relay, his 47.59 final leg took the Frenchman past Jimmy Feigen, Danila Izotov and James Roberts to give victory to the French quartet. He also put in a sterling effort in the victorious medley relay with his split of 51.33, the fastest of the field, from a backstroke specialist. Stravius ended the year with 6 Top 20 ranked LC swims, showing off his tremendous versatility 13. Cesar Cielo - 2013 Highlight: Cielo stepped up to the blocks in two events and left with two golds and a textile best time in the 50 free of 21.32. His 50 free final was another example of a big-time performance from the Brazilian in a major final. In a final that included all the big hitters, he won by a significant gap of 0.15 seconds. After skipping the event in Barcelona, the swimming world now awaits to see what type of form Cielo comes back to in the 100 freestyle. 12. Ranomi Kromowidjojo - 2013 Highlight: Difficult to pick a highlight between the 50 free world title and her new short course world record of 23.24 in the 50 free on home soil. Kromowidjojo did lose out to Cate Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom in the 100 free final but proved that when it comes to the shorter distance she still reigns supreme. 11. Ryan Lochte - 2013 Highlight: In a year that saw Lochte make moves to becoming more of a mainstream star which ended early with a freak accident, he was still able to pick up two individual golds in Barcelona. His victories in the 200 backstroke and 200 IM were won by some margin and he ended the year with Top 10 times in 5 different events. His 1:44.98 relay split was solid in the 4x200 free relay, but was overshadowed by Sun Yang's 1:43.16. Lochte was just announced as the FINA Male Swimmer of the Year, I have him as the No.3 ranked Male in 2013.

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Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

A complete encyclopedia of the most important moments of 2013.

Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

Relive all the best moments of summer 2013 with a list of the top 50 headline-making events.

This year, we’ve been featuring photographers from all over the world. It has been such an inspiration and we have had so many fabulous photographers contribute their work to our blog. Today, we’d like to re-feature our Top 50 Photographers of 2014. Click on the name of the photographer to see their feature from earlier…

From "The Shrug" to "The Flu Game," from retirement to unretirement, Michael Jordan's career can fill volumes with highlights and moments and great plays. As MJ approaches his 50th birthday on Feb. 17, we put together a list of MJ's 50 greatest moments. This is part 1 featuring the top moments ranked 50 to 41. You can also see the 50 Super-HD Michael Jordan Wallpapers 50. 49. 48. 47. 46. 45. 44. 43. 42. 41. 50. McDonald's Pitchman Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan and Larry Bird starred in one of the more memorable sports commercials in 1993 in which they played a game of H-O-R-S-E for Jordan's bag of McDonald's. Jordan also became the first athlete to have a sandwich named after him by McDonald's, which introduced the McJordan as a regional promotion during the Bulls' title runs. Twenty years later, a gallon of McDonald's McJordan barbecue sauce was sold on eBay for almost $10,000. 49. Heat Retire No. 23 Photograph By Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images The Miami Heat picked an unlikely player as their first retired jersey number, hoisting Jordan's No. 23 to the rafters even though Jordan never played for the Heat. Team president Pat Riley honored Jordan on April 11, 2003, before Jordan's Washington Wizards played the Heat. "No one will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. You're the best," Riley said to Jordan. 48. First Triple-Double Photograph By AP Photo/John Swart Jordan recorded the first of 28 triple-doubles in the regular season when he had 35 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 14, 1985. Jordan posted 15 triple-doubles during the 1988-89 season, including 10 in 11 games. He is also the only player to record a triple-double in the All-Star Game. 47. Championship Reunion Photograph By Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images The Bulls honored the 20th anniversary of their NBA title on March 12, 2011, reuniting most of the players who delivered the franchise its first championship. "For us to reunite, tell about old stories, brings back a lot of great memories," Jordan said. "I wish we could turn the clock back. That's how I feel. But Father Time's coming, touches everybody. You've got to deal with the cards that you have. I miss it. I miss it." 46. Sportsman Of Year Photograph By Ken Levine/Getty Images After breaking through for his first championship, beating Magic Johnson and the Lakers, Jordan was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1991. He has been on the magazine's cover a record 49 times. 45. 40 At 40 Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan was the oldest scoring champion in NBA history, and on Feb. 21, 2002, he became the first 40-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game. He scored 43 points in 43 minutes of an 89-86 victory over the Nets. "I don't feel like 40," he said after the game. "I feel I can compete, and on certain nights I can compete with the best." 44. Century's Best Photograph By Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Jordan topped Babe Ruth for the title of greatest North American athlete of the 20th century as determined by ESPN SportsCentury's 48-member panel in 1999. 43. Jumpman Brand Is Born Photograph By AP Photo/Rick Bowmer The Air Jordan line became a subsidiary of Nike in 1997 and signed up-and-coming NBA players such as Ray Allen, Vin Baker, Michael Finley and Eddie Jones to wear its shoes. According to Forbes, the Jordan Brand has annual revenues of more than $1 billion, and its market share of the U.S. basketball shoe market is 71 percent. The rest of Nike holds 22 percent, while adidas and Reebok account for just 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. 42. 'Be Like Mike' Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images One of many products Jordan endorsed, Gatorade began its "Be Like Mike" ad campaign in August of 1991 after Jordan won his first title with the Bulls. The catchy jingle's chorus quickly became iconic and helped solidify Jordan's role as sports' greatest pitchman. 41. Michael Jordan, Movie Star Photograph By AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler After years of making TV commercials, Jordan starred in "Space Jam," a blend of live action and animation with Looney Tunes characters. Behind a massive marketing campaign and a hit soundtrack, "Jam" grossed more than $230 million worldwide and proved that Jordan could be a winner at the box office too. Comments appreciated! Part 2 Coming soon..

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From "The Shrug" to "The Flu Game," from retirement to unretirement, Michael Jordan's career can fill volumes with highlights and moments and great plays. As MJ approaches his 50th birthday on Feb. 17, we put together a list of MJ's 50 greatest moments. This is part 1 featuring the top moments ranked 50 to 41. You can also see the 50 Super-HD Michael Jordan Wallpapers 50. 49. 48. 47. 46. 45. 44. 43. 42. 41. 50. McDonald's Pitchman Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan and Larry Bird starred in one of the more memorable sports commercials in 1993 in which they played a game of H-O-R-S-E for Jordan's bag of McDonald's. Jordan also became the first athlete to have a sandwich named after him by McDonald's, which introduced the McJordan as a regional promotion during the Bulls' title runs. Twenty years later, a gallon of McDonald's McJordan barbecue sauce was sold on eBay for almost $10,000. 49. Heat Retire No. 23 Photograph By Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images The Miami Heat picked an unlikely player as their first retired jersey number, hoisting Jordan's No. 23 to the rafters even though Jordan never played for the Heat. Team president Pat Riley honored Jordan on April 11, 2003, before Jordan's Washington Wizards played the Heat. "No one will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. You're the best," Riley said to Jordan. 48. First Triple-Double Photograph By AP Photo/John Swart Jordan recorded the first of 28 triple-doubles in the regular season when he had 35 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 14, 1985. Jordan posted 15 triple-doubles during the 1988-89 season, including 10 in 11 games. He is also the only player to record a triple-double in the All-Star Game. 47. Championship Reunion Photograph By Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images The Bulls honored the 20th anniversary of their NBA title on March 12, 2011, reuniting most of the players who delivered the franchise its first championship. "For us to reunite, tell about old stories, brings back a lot of great memories," Jordan said. "I wish we could turn the clock back. That's how I feel. But Father Time's coming, touches everybody. You've got to deal with the cards that you have. I miss it. I miss it." 46. Sportsman Of Year Photograph By Ken Levine/Getty Images After breaking through for his first championship, beating Magic Johnson and the Lakers, Jordan was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1991. He has been on the magazine's cover a record 49 times. 45. 40 At 40 Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan was the oldest scoring champion in NBA history, and on Feb. 21, 2002, he became the first 40-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game. He scored 43 points in 43 minutes of an 89-86 victory over the Nets. "I don't feel like 40," he said after the game. "I feel I can compete, and on certain nights I can compete with the best." 44. Century's Best Photograph By Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Jordan topped Babe Ruth for the title of greatest North American athlete of the 20th century as determined by ESPN SportsCentury's 48-member panel in 1999. 43. Jumpman Brand Is Born Photograph By AP Photo/Rick Bowmer The Air Jordan line became a subsidiary of Nike in 1997 and signed up-and-coming NBA players such as Ray Allen, Vin Baker, Michael Finley and Eddie Jones to wear its shoes. According to Forbes, the Jordan Brand has annual revenues of more than $1 billion, and its market share of the U.S. basketball shoe market is 71 percent. The rest of Nike holds 22 percent, while adidas and Reebok account for just 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. 42. 'Be Like Mike' Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images One of many products Jordan endorsed, Gatorade began its "Be Like Mike" ad campaign in August of 1991 after Jordan won his first title with the Bulls. The catchy jingle's chorus quickly became iconic and helped solidify Jordan's role as sports' greatest pitchman. 41. Michael Jordan, Movie Star Photograph By AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler After years of making TV commercials, Jordan starred in "Space Jam," a blend of live action and animation with Looney Tunes characters. Behind a massive marketing campaign and a hit soundtrack, "Jam" grossed more than $230 million worldwide and proved that Jordan could be a winner at the box office too. Comments appreciated! Part 2 Coming soon..

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From "The Shrug" to "The Flu Game," from retirement to unretirement, Michael Jordan's career can fill volumes with highlights and moments and great plays. As MJ approaches his 50th birthday on Feb. 17, we put together a list of MJ's 50 greatest moments. This is part 1 featuring the top moments ranked 50 to 41. You can also see the 50 Super-HD Michael Jordan Wallpapers 50. 49. 48. 47. 46. 45. 44. 43. 42. 41. 50. McDonald's Pitchman Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan and Larry Bird starred in one of the more memorable sports commercials in 1993 in which they played a game of H-O-R-S-E for Jordan's bag of McDonald's. Jordan also became the first athlete to have a sandwich named after him by McDonald's, which introduced the McJordan as a regional promotion during the Bulls' title runs. Twenty years later, a gallon of McDonald's McJordan barbecue sauce was sold on eBay for almost $10,000. 49. Heat Retire No. 23 Photograph By Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images The Miami Heat picked an unlikely player as their first retired jersey number, hoisting Jordan's No. 23 to the rafters even though Jordan never played for the Heat. Team president Pat Riley honored Jordan on April 11, 2003, before Jordan's Washington Wizards played the Heat. "No one will ever wear No. 23 for the Miami Heat. You're the best," Riley said to Jordan. 48. First Triple-Double Photograph By AP Photo/John Swart Jordan recorded the first of 28 triple-doubles in the regular season when he had 35 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 14, 1985. Jordan posted 15 triple-doubles during the 1988-89 season, including 10 in 11 games. He is also the only player to record a triple-double in the All-Star Game. 47. Championship Reunion Photograph By Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty Images The Bulls honored the 20th anniversary of their NBA title on March 12, 2011, reuniting most of the players who delivered the franchise its first championship. "For us to reunite, tell about old stories, brings back a lot of great memories," Jordan said. "I wish we could turn the clock back. That's how I feel. But Father Time's coming, touches everybody. You've got to deal with the cards that you have. I miss it. I miss it." 46. Sportsman Of Year Photograph By Ken Levine/Getty Images After breaking through for his first championship, beating Magic Johnson and the Lakers, Jordan was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1991. He has been on the magazine's cover a record 49 times. 45. 40 At 40 Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images Jordan was the oldest scoring champion in NBA history, and on Feb. 21, 2002, he became the first 40-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game. He scored 43 points in 43 minutes of an 89-86 victory over the Nets. "I don't feel like 40," he said after the game. "I feel I can compete, and on certain nights I can compete with the best." 44. Century's Best Photograph By Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Jordan topped Babe Ruth for the title of greatest North American athlete of the 20th century as determined by ESPN SportsCentury's 48-member panel in 1999. 43. Jumpman Brand Is Born Photograph By AP Photo/Rick Bowmer The Air Jordan line became a subsidiary of Nike in 1997 and signed up-and-coming NBA players such as Ray Allen, Vin Baker, Michael Finley and Eddie Jones to wear its shoes. According to Forbes, the Jordan Brand has annual revenues of more than $1 billion, and its market share of the U.S. basketball shoe market is 71 percent. The rest of Nike holds 22 percent, while adidas and Reebok account for just 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. 42. 'Be Like Mike' Photograph By Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images One of many products Jordan endorsed, Gatorade began its "Be Like Mike" ad campaign in August of 1991 after Jordan won his first title with the Bulls. The catchy jingle's chorus quickly became iconic and helped solidify Jordan's role as sports' greatest pitchman. 41. Michael Jordan, Movie Star Photograph By AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler After years of making TV commercials, Jordan starred in "Space Jam," a blend of live action and animation with Looney Tunes characters. Behind a massive marketing campaign and a hit soundtrack, "Jam" grossed more than $230 million worldwide and proved that Jordan could be a winner at the box office too. Comments appreciated! Part 2 Coming soon..