Roger Federer voted as world's greatest sportsman

The votes are now in, and we've got the final results of the voting!

In something of a surprise, Roger Federer has taken first place! He won by a small margin, edging Michael Jordan by a mere three votes!

Third place was hotly contested as well, with only two votes separating Muhammad Ali and Pele.

Federer holds a bagful of records to prove his greatness - 17 Grand Slam singles titles, longest time spent at World No. 1 (286 weeks, tied with Sampras), almost a decade in the top three - but it is also his effortless playing style and endless variety of shots that commands worship as a sporting legend.

All four athletes are in record-holders in their respective sports, and certainly deserve to be named among the greatest who ever lived.

TOP FOUR

1. Roger Federer (Tennis) - 49 votes
2. Michael Jordan (Basketball) - 46 votes
3. Muhammad Ali (Boxing) - 33 votes
4. Pele (Football) - 31 votes

Thanks for taking part in the voting everyone! We'll have more fun polls for you soon!

Click on the photo above to see the other athletes that were available for voting.