WATCH | Do the Donald! Trump dance takes US sport by storm

As sporting celebrations go, it doesn't quite have the charm of Roger Milla's hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain Bolt's iconic lightning pose.

But a dance move inspired by Donald Trump's stilted on-stage boogieing has rapidly become the celebration of choice across the US sporting world.

From the blood-soaked Ultimate Fighting Championship to the hard-hitting National Football League and the reliably decorous world of the LPGA Tour golf, athletes across North America have succumbed to the viral Trump dance craze in the past week.

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On Monday, United States soccer star Christian Pulisic became the latest exponent of what might be called 'the Donald', rushing to the sideline with several team-mates to mimic the US President-elect's signature, fist-pumping shuffle after scoring his team's opening goal in a 4-2 win over Jamaica.

WESTON MCKENNIE PLAYS A BEAUTIFUL BALL TO CHRISTIAN PULISIC WHO PUTS IT AWAY WITH AN INCREDIBLE FIRST TIME TOUCH.

WHAT A GOAL FOR THE USMNT!!! ?????? pic.twitter.com/lgsTCtZaup

Another prominent example came at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, when mixed martial arts fighter Jon Jones knocked out Stipe Miocic.

With Trump just a few feet away at ringside, Jones quickly broke out an unmistakeable hip-swinging rendition of the Republican leader's dance before presenting Trump with his heavyweight belt.

Spectacular moment: The GOAT Jon Jones gives @realDonaldTrump one hell of a shoutout after winning his fight ?????? AMERICA IS WINNING!! #Trump #UFC #JonJones pic.twitter.com/lrQ5SiaB6K

There have been countless other examples across the NFL and collegiate