A few days ago the winners of the World Sports Photography Awards 2023los most prestigious sports photography awards worldwide. The contest, which brings together the works of the best sports photographers from around the world, aims to spread the most incredible sports images of the last year and recognize the professionals who take them. This year prizes were awarded in 24 categories that included more than 40 different sports.
Below we present the 10 best photographs of the athletics category, of which the first 3 were winners and the other 7 received a special mention. Which is your favorite?
B of the bang (explosion), by Phil Noble
The award for the best photograph in the athletics category went to this photograph taken in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. There you can see Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago celebrating after winning the gold in the men’s 200 meter final.
World records (world records), by Morgan Treacy
Second prize went to this photo of Sydney McLaughlin seconds after getting world record in the 400m hurdles event with a mark of 50.68 seconds, at the World Athletics Championships held in Oregon in 2022.
Tunnel Vision, by Simon Stacpoole
The bronze medal went to this photograph in which you can see Orlando Bennettfrom Jamaica, moments before running the 110m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Catch me if you can (catch me if you can), by Samuel Barnes
In this picture Grant Hollowayof the United States, breaks away from the chasing pack as he competes in the men’s 60m hurdles semifinals during the World Indoor Athletics Championships in BelgradeSerbia.
Steeple (obstacle), by Benjamin Stanstall
Here you can see how Lea Meyer from Germany falls headfirst into the water while competing in the 3000m hurdles race at the Athletics World Championships at Hayward Field in Oregon, USA.
Sandman (man of sand), by Alexander Hassentein
Swedish Thobias Montler wins the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the European Championship in Munich.
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, de Howard Lao
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce takes the lead in the 100m semifinal at the Oregon 2022 World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, United States. Later, the Jamaican would win gold with a mark of 10.67 seconds.
Fallen Favorite, by Samuel Barnes
In the first round of 100m hurdles at the Oregon 2022 World Athletics Championshipsthe defending champion and favorite Nia Ali she falls to the ground and is prematurely eliminated from the competition.
Tara Davis – Long Jump, by Howard Lao
The American Jumper Tara Davis competing in the Prefontaine Classicone of the most important annual meetings of the Diamond League.
Tired muddy runner, by Campbell Skinner
An athlete reaches the finish line completely muddy during the National Cross Country Championships in Scotland, UK.
2023-08-16 07:13:40
#photos #athletics #World #Sports #Photography #Awards
