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1st classified

Golden Moment
by Jerome Brouillet


Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina expresses his gratitude to God for achieving the highest score in the history of Olympic surfing at Teahupo’o, in French Polynesia, during the 2024 Olympics. After riding a massive wave, his relaxed body aligns perfectly with the surfboard, connect...

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2nd classified

Scraping the Sky
by Clodagh Kilcoyne


Jessica Macaulay, a British-Canadian high diver, in action during the women’s 20-meter semi-final at the World Aquatics Championships at Old Doha Port on February 14, 2024. World Aquatics is the international federation recognized by the IOC for overseeing international competiti...

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3rd classified

Double Simone
by Hannah Mckay


The American gymnast Simone Biles performs on the balance beam at the Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024, during the women’s qualification at the Paris Olympic Games, marking her third Olympic appearance. The photograph captures a captivating reflection on a TV screen in the arena, cre...

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Highly commended

SIMONE BILES
by Mike Egerton


The American gymnast Simone Biles performs on the uneven bars during the women’s team final in artistic gymnastics at the Bercy Arena, on the fourth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics. This shot captures the moment when the gymnast appears suspended in mid-air, with time seemingly st...

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Highly commended

Flight Show
by Sascha Fromm


José Torres Gil of Team Argentina competes in the Men's BMX Freestyle Park qualification on July 30, 2024, during day four of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at Place de la Concorde. In the photo, the cyclist performs an aerial trick, expressing freedom and strength.

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Highly commended

Julyana
by Ryan Pierse


Julyana Al-Sadeq of Team Jordan trains ahead of her taekwondo event at the Paris Olympics on July 28, 2024. While French athletes were not permitted to wear the hijab during the competitions, athletes from other countries, including Julyana, were allowed to compete wearing it.

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Highly commended

Fuego
by Jb Liautard


Kilian Bron rides in front of the massive eruption of Fuego Volcano. The eruption, the largest in the past four years, lasted throughout the night without interruption. Lava was ejected up to 500 meters into the air, with the volcano located approximately 2 kilometers from the ri...

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Highly commended

Jump into the night
by Tom Weller


​The ski jumper Antti Aalto from Team Finland competes in the Men's HS137 qualification at the Four Hills Tournament on December 28, 2024, in Oberstdorf. In the photo, Aalto appears to soar above the clouds, with the sky darkening as the sun sets below the horizon.

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SIX SIDED DICE
by Dean Mouhtaropoulos


Under the thrilling atmosphere of the Rotterdam AHOY Arena, teams from Kazakhstan, Belgium, and Japan compete in the Men’s 5000m Relay Final B at the 2024 ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships on March 17. The photo captures the intensity and strategy of the skaters r...

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Highly commended

Steeplechase
by Roman Vondrouš


Jockeys, galloping on their horses, overcome the obstacle known as ‘Small Gardens’. The event took place during a race meeting at the Pardubice Racecourse on August 3, 2024. The photo, against a backdrop of mud and hooves, perfectly conveys the sense of vitality and speed.

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Commended

Haaland Training
by Tom Flathers


Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in action during training, on August 31, 2023, at the Manchester City Football Academy in Manchester, England.

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Commended

Headless in Perfection
by Sascha Fromm


Italy's Sofia Raffaeli in action during the Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual All-Around Qualification of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, held at Porte de la Chapelle Arena, on August 8, 2024, in Paris, France.

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Slip
by Nurlan Tahirli


Finnish athlete Leo Lehtinen performs on the horizontal bar at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup, Baku, 2024. While rotating and jumping in the air, he caught the bar, but his hands immediately slipped off. As a result, the straight bar bent in the opposite directio...

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Hurdles wipeout
by Richard Heathcote


Michelle Jenneke of Team Australia (3rd R) crashes after knocking over a hurdle during the Women's 100m Hurdles Round 1 on day twelve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France, on August 7, 2024, in Paris, France

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Diving Over Doha
by Maddie Meyer


Patricia Valente of Team Brazil competes in the Women's 20m High Diving Rounds 1 & 2 on day twelve of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Doha Port, on February 13, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

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1m to win
by David Ramos


Ambra Sabatini and Monica Graziana Contrafatto of Team Italy fall while running in the Women's 100m T63 Final on day ten of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France, on September 7, 2024 in Paris, France.

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Eye of the needle
by Brendan Moran


Giovanni Tocci of Team Italy competes in the men's 3m springboard preliminary round at the Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis, France, during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

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A Sky-High Showdown
by Myat Zaw Hein


Two athletes perform gravity-defying feats in a thrilling competition, captivating the crowd with their acrobatic skills and creating a scene reminiscent of a high-flying action movie. The vibrant atmosphere and picturesque backdrop add to the overall excitement, making it an unf...

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Champions league III
by Hamid Jamshidian


In the heart of Khuzestan, Iran, where the softness of the soil and the warmth of the sun permeate daily life, a group of boys play soccer on a dirt field they have built themselves. These boys are a symbol of hope, and their love for soccer has brought them together on the side...

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Hanging by a thread
by Al Bello


Tilden Hooper, riding Choke Cherry, competes in the bareback riding event during The American Rodeo by Teton Ridge at Globe Life Field, on March 9, 2024, in Arlington, Texas, USA.

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