Best athletes of 21st century - LIST

Spanish publication Marca has published a list of 100 best athletes of the 21st century.

Swimming champion Michael Phelps tops the list. The American is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time with 28 medals overall and 13 individual gold medals.

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt (Athletics) takes second place, and Roger Federer, the winner of record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, follows him in the third place.

Check out the top 10 below

10. Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)

9. Valentino Rossi (Motorcycling)

8. Lewis Hamilton (Formula One)

7. Lionel Messi (Football)

6. Tiger Woods (Golf)

5. Kobe Bryant (Basketball)

4. Rafael Nadal (Tennis)

3. Roger Federer (Tennis)

2. Usain Bolt (Athletics)

1. Michael Phelps (Swimming)