And now, the winners of the competitionthe only global contest to award sports photographyhave been announced.
The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics.
By creating compelling stories in a single frame, these professional sports photographers are raising the bar.
Photo: Howard Lao (Gold, Baseball Category)
And thanks to their talents, the public is able to relive every thrilling moment of the events captured.
Scroll down to see all the winning images from this year’s World Sports Photography Awards.
Here are the winning images of the 2023 World Sports Photography Awards.
Photo: Anna Szilágyi (Gold, Aquatic Category)
Photo: Tom Jenkins (Gold, Gymnastics Category)
Photo: James Ward Breen (Gold, Martial Arts Category)
Photo: Octávio Passos (Gold, Water Category)
Photo: Petr Slavik (Gold, Urban & Extreme)
Photo: Scott Barbour (Gold, Tennis Category)
Photo: Kevin Sabitus (Gold, American Football Category)
Photo: Andrew Hancock (Gold, Basketball Category)
Photo: Bob Bradford (Gold, Rugby Category)
Photo: Kirk Irwin (Gold, Ice Hockey Category)
Photo: Darren Burns (Gold, Boxing Category)
Photo: Julia Roger-Veyer (Gold, Other Category)
Photo: Vince Mignott (Gold, Formula 1 Category)
Photo: Mrs Evo (Gold, Equestrian Category)
Photo: Aaron Gillons (Gold, Racquet Sports Category)
Photo: Xavier Pereyron (Gold, Cycling Category)
Photo: Patrick Smith (Gold, Golf Category)
Photo: Jesus Alvarez Orihuela (Gold, Football Category)
Photo: Annice Lyn (Gold, Winter Sports Category)
Photo: Phil Noble (Gold, Athletics Category)
Photo: Bodo Kräling (Gold, Motor Sports Category)
Photo: Philip Brown (Gold, Cricket Category)
Photo: Richard Heathcote (Gold, Venues & Views Category)
