just a little behind jemima sumgong and eliud kipchoge — who missed the world record by an agonisinge heat of cozumel taking its toll, even on one of sport's very best. being helped toward the line by his brother, alistair, one of the year's defining images. second—place, and second place overall in the world triathlon series. but there are some who won't mind being pipped to the line. just 13 minutes after leicester city won the premier league, another of the city's sons, mark selby, became the world snooker champion. quite a double celebration. even in this crowded year of sport, this corner of south west london remains centre stage, for two summer weeks at least. a history is rich in glory and triumph. still, for the british, wimbledon had remained, for so long, something just to watch and admire. more recently, and in 2016 in particular, there was so much here to celebrate. the crowds always come, and now with a little added expectation to go with all that hope. having lost the australian and french open finals, andy murray was again the flag bearer for british tennis, but these