The past year was largely a joyous one in sports, with the world coming together for both the Winter Olympics in February and the FIFA World Cup over the summer.
However, the sporting world also faced multiple tragedies and endured the deaths of several iconic figures, as well as young athletes lost in their prime.
From World Series champions to iconic coaches and record setters, click through below to remember the athletes and personalities who passed away in 2018.
Kelsey Driscoll 