Best Xinhua sports photos of the year 2017

Adam Peaty of Britain competes during the men's 50m breaststroke swimming semifinal at the 17th FINA Aquatics World Championships held in Budapest, Hungary on July 25, 2017. Adam Peaty set a new world record in 25.95 seconds after he broke the world record early in the heats. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)