This week’s sport social also sees romance on a race track, funny (but not painful) sport fails, emotive adverts, gender equality progress in Saudi Arabia, sadness, skills and super-surprising cross-country attire…
What? It’s sport… kind of.
can someone explain why japanese game show ‘slippery stairs’ hasn’t made its way to our part of the world yet pic.twitter.com/cd1BHvvoKl
— juan (@juanbuis) November 20, 2017
When your coach wants you to do something and you’re not so keen…
Coach getting people to run in the 4×4 like pic.twitter.com/CD5E7AqbGf
— SPIKES (@spikesmag) November 20, 2017
A magical moment for England cricket… and Jenny Gunn 😂
A world record chase! See how @Danni_Wyatt & @Heatherknight55 did it! https://t.co/fhsmO0QCbE pic.twitter.com/GmyN2TIg5p
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 21, 2017
You can’t use your baby in an ad, it’s just not… oh, this is so cute.
There are so many reasons to quit, but even more to keep playing. Even if you don’t go pro, sports can teach you so much. So keep playing. #sistersinsweat #gatoradepartner @gatorade pic.twitter.com/ejVzVjDvpR
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 20, 2017
Wonderful.👏
This is brilliant! Saudi Arabia hosts first-ever women's football tournament to encourage participation https://t.co/0ocCIqTCwl pic.twitter.com/GHny1c1h77
— Fare (@farenet) November 23, 2017
Alpine skiers grief-stricken over the death of fellow racer David Poisson during a training accident two weeks ago.
#FISalpine Une banderole est signée par les athlètes en hommage à David Poisson avant la descente de Lake Louise. Les dernières infos : https://t.co/2BuXJAZaEY pic.twitter.com/D4f5OwP0Ln
— Ski Chrono (@Ski_Chrono) November 25, 2017
Hopefully she’s getting engaged to the right partner. Difficult to tell with that helmet on.
https://instagram.com/p/BbpeqJjh95Q/
Pole vault fails – always a winner. 😂
https://instagram.com/p/BbrmwVRhG6L/
I used to do gymnastics – this is SERIOUSLY impressive. His ankles will be mushed before too long though. That landing. Ouch.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbp5P_Jl9D6/
Cracking photo this.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbq_6pXgqaK/
Could this kid BE any happier! Come on Maria, cheer up. How can you not be happy around this little fella?
https://instagram.com/p/BbreCzjFM8z/
Erm, four points: Are those yoga shoes? Your poor neck. How long did you stay up there for? Is there some Photoshop jiggery pokery going on or is this real?
https://instagram.com/p/BbuNmUnF4U8/
I’m no expert but pretty sure there’s no surf in rock pools…
https://instagram.com/p/BbqhBn_F-dn/
More from the series, sporty types just can’t sit still even on holiday.
https://instagram.com/p/BbuLwnfj4gZ/
How? How does she not get tangled up in her own hair doing this?
https://instagram.com/p/BbqE3NAHpo8/
SPORTY TYPES. Just sit down and relax will you!
https://instagram.com/p/Bbq470HlgfO/
Heights don’t bother me. You might feel different looking at this photo.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbr5UJInWMI/
😮
https://instagram.com/p/BbsUmxAHXrf/
When you lose your leg to a tiger shark when you’re a kid and go on to be a shark conservationist 👏
https://instagram.com/p/BbtNAvnD4-L/
No need for translation here. Rugby is brutal.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbr4VQAncIH/
Yeah, okay, this is a pretty decent jump for a kid. For many adults too.
https://instagram.com/p/BbmyGNShffe/
Love this.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbw4pO6l1bt/
Awesome.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb2t7PFnLXf/
Uber amazing gymnast Simone Biles gives thanks for her family on Thanksgiving in moving post.
https://instagram.com/p/BbzylAOFoEH/
When an England cricketer returns home from the Ashes to some good niece hugs. ❤️
https://instagram.com/p/Bb62Yi-n3nJ/
Even world champ diver Tom Daley gets it wrong sometimes. Still an amazeballs dive though.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb6QQFnjbTd/
Oh come on Usain, you can’t be good at everything… can you?
https://instagram.com/p/BbvsUzlFjc6/
Where exactly does a climber go from here? 😮😮
https://instagram.com/p/Bbs0sz3gxvd/
WATCH OUT! Doof.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb7Tx0anFnG/
I remember getting involved in a beer snake while watching an Aussie cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Not a patch on this one though!
This Gabba beer snake is incredible! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/IQUWvEHWUw
— BigOdds (@BigOddsGB) November 26, 2017
Yes. How sports fans should be treated.
Massive congrats to @WatfordFC who paid, for the stranded fans on a broken down coach, for taxis from Derby to Newcastle saying ‘they must be at the stadium’. Legends. #watfordfc #COYH #GinoPozzo
— Jezza (@Jezza2902) November 25, 2017
A gulp-inducing moment at the Ashes with England fans’ tribute to Australia’s Philip Hughes who died on this day after being hit on the head by a ball during a match.
“One Phillip Hughes…”
A classy tribute from the travelling England fans 👏#63NotOutForever #Ashes pic.twitter.com/QMzZ86zA07
— The Ashes on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) November 27, 2017
What a moment to enjoy with your mate.
https://instagram.com/p/Bb-jssEn1wS/
Awesome, awesome photo this.
https://instagram.com/p/BbuQuQrl8w9/
A family who surfs together…
https://instagram.com/p/Bb3aK8Ph0Ia/
Super dooper strong.
https://instagram.com/p/BbwvTALgmuN/