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Hey! Ready to see some insanely cool sports photos? We've got 70 shots that capture all the crazy, epic, and downright wild moments from the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards. Buckle up, because these pics bring the action right to your eyeballs.
This year smashed records with a whopping 23,130 photos from 4,120 photographers all over the globe, showing off that sports thrill never takes a day off. From tennis courts to racetracks, from splashy dives to fierce tackles, these snapshots prove that a split-second click tells more than words ever could.
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Tennis, Gold: Carlos' Shadow Smacks The Ball By Edgar Su
Carlos Alcaraz showing off some serious tennis moves during a heated match against Jack Draper at the Australian Open. Shadow game on point!
Athletics, Bronze: Tara Flying Through The Air By Aleksandar Plavevski
Tara Davis-Woodhall launching herself like a superhero during the Women’s Long Jump final in Tokyo.
Basketball, Silver: Ball’s Not Having It By Mark Fredesjed Cristino
Kadeem Jack looks like he’s telling the basketball, 'You better listen up!' during a fierce semifinal game.
Baseball, Gold: Bubble Time By Steph Chambers
Eugenio Suárez getting some solid batting practice, looking all kinds of focused and ready to pop a bubble - baseball style.
Tennis, Silver: Spotlight On Djokovic By Joel Marklund
Novak Djokovic stealing the scene (and the match) at Wimbledon with a powerful serve in the spotlight.
Swimming & Diving, Silver: Synchronized Splash By Wallace Woon
Kyle Kothari and Robbie Lee almost perfectly in sync showing off serious diving skills during the World Aquatics Championships.
Racquet Sports, Gold: Kim Nayeong’s Table Tennis Power By Abelardo Mendes Jr
Kim Nayeong smashing it at the WTT Star Contender tournament in Brazil. Ping pong never looked this sharp.
Venues & Views, Gold: Championship Chaos From Above By Andrew Hancock
A whirly fisheye view of a stadium go wild as the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate an epic national championship win.
Basketball, Bronze: Monster Block By Andrew Hancock
Eddie Lampkin Jr. completely owns the rim with a huge block against Florida State.
American Football, Bronze: Touchdown Backflip By Al Bello
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bring the energy with some slick moves before the game. This shot gives you a player’s-eye view with an authentic facemask filter!
Athletics, Silver: Noah Lyles Taking Flight By Christian Petersen
Noah Lyles looking like he just blasted off from the starting blocks at the Tokyo World Championships.
Aquatic, Gold: Into The Depths By Beatriz Ryder Da Costa
Deep in the Solomon Islands, dodging saltwater crocs and snapping waves, this photo is all about wild adventure and total stoke.
Winter Sports, Silver: Danielle Flying High In St Moritz By Claudia Greco
Danielle Scott warming up before showing off some serious aerial ski skills at the World Championships in snowy St Moritz.
Gymnastics, Silver: Graceful Poise By Arnab Sarkar
A gymnast nailing a gravity-defying leap while delicately holding the ball as if she's about to drop the mic.
Ice Hockey, Gold: Goalie's Last Stand By Sophia Sandurskaya
Players battling it out in a heated Kontinental Hockey League match in Moscow with the goalie pulling out all the stops.
Martial Arts, Gold: Finger In The Nose Sumo Style By Tom Jenkins
Tobizaru getting a little... personal with Takayasu during a wild sumo match. Nose attacks count, right?
Martial Arts, Bronze: Victory Dance By Gamy Rivera
Can’t change the category but this photo’s all about that winning feeling!
Formula 1, Bronze: Lap 1 Madness At Eau Rouge By Florent Gooden
All the F1 cars piling through the legendary Eau Rouge corner on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. Pure chaos!
Urban & Extreme, Bronze: Moon Mountainbike Madness By Florian Breitenberger
Storytime! After battling the flu and a mountain of chaos, Florian hit the trails in France and nailed this mountain biking shot that’s out of this world.
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