ESPN The Magazine - December 2018/January 2019

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THE DOMINANT 20 The best athletes of 2018 redefine what’s possible. BY PETER KEATING.

SIMONE BILES How the world’s top gymnast, in her greatest year yet, bested damn near everything to dominate like no one ever has. BY DANYEL SMITH.

SPRAY IT OUT LOUD For the sake of the year’s most dominant athletes, we asked a sommelier to put a cork in 2018. BY COURTNEY SCHIESSL.

A Very Merry Shopping Spree

​We took Boston swingman Jayson Tatum on a fast break through the mall to find presents for teammates and loved ones on Christmas Day. (And boy, is he about to make Brad Stevens one happy coach.)

4 mins

Breaking Big

Ken Roczen thought he might never race again after two horrific crashes. But his incredible comeback is almost here.

1 min

Simone Biles The Most Dominant Athlete Of 2018

This was the year the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way. The Undefeated’s Danyel Smith chronicles Biles’ journey to unparalleled dominance.

10+ mins

Katie Ledecky

The Olympian tells espnW’s Allison Glock how she went from swimming at the local pool as a way to meet friends to repeatedly smashing world records.

5 mins

What Simona Halep's Win Means To Romania

The Romanian was a No. 1 who’d never won a major—until 2018. Gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci shares the joy of seeing Halep finally win, and what it means to their nation.

2 mins

Novak Djokovic's Return To The Elite

In the spring, he was in the worst slump of his career. Two grand slams later, he’s back to No. 1. Writer Michael Steinberger takes us inside Djokovic’s return to the elite.

7 mins

How Lewis Hamilton Turned Unexpected Weather Boost Into A Season-Defining Moment!

The Formula One champ needed some help from the heavens in July—and turned that unexpected weather boost into a season-defining moment.

2 mins

Why Mike Trout Is Still The Toughest Out In The Game

MLB’s best player (sorry, Mookie) had his best season yet. ESPN’s Sam Miller explains why Trout is still the toughest out in the game.

3 mins

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