IN PICS: 10 best athletes embracing Christmas

Sport360 staff 06:59 25/12/2016

Sports stars spend most of their time practicing, preparing, working out in the gym and competing, such is the life of a professional athletes.

Their competitiveness and high fitness requirements grow each year but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy some of the festive fun even if they can’t pound through turkey like the rest of us.

Christmas is that time of the year when those celebrating can spend time with family and friends, some able to take time out of their busy schedule.

Some more than others truly embrace the Christmas fun and, here, we look at ten athletes who have willingly sported the seasonal garms through the years..

From Andy Murray to NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal, get ready for a surprise Santa visit.

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