MELBOURNE was named the world's Top Sports Events City and the world's Ultimate Sports City (3rd time) in 2009.
The study found Melbourne had an "unparalleled track record reputation" for hosting sport, with international events industry bosses also praising its "versatility, stadia, city atmosphere and local passion for all sports".
Melbourne home to Australian Rules Football, Australian Tennis Open, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and many others.
Melburnians are sports mad, regardless of the sport being played!
Check out the Melbourne sporting links below..