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After the Race Amy Gaskin
USA

1st Place - Outstanding Achievement
Sport
Professional

"After the Race"
Apprentice jockey Diego Herrera after losing during a claiming race.



Face Tag Keith Birmingham
USA

2nd Place - Merit of Excellence
Sport
Professional

"Face Tag"
Third baseman Rudy Rosales #13 of Nogales tags out Jayden Jimison of Gladstone at third base in the sixth inning of a prep baseball game at Nogales High School in La Puente on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.



2023 World Bowls Championships Paul Broben
Australia

3rd Place - Honor of Distinction
Sport
Professional

"2023 World Bowls Championships"
Squeeze In



Follow The Leader Jamie Squire
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Follow The Leader"
COUVA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - AUGUST 10: Calum Moir of Team Scotland, Ethan Garth Kulsen of Team South Africa, William Salter of Team Wales and Newjoe Lau of Team Malaysia compete in the Men's Points R



Fly Fishing Kevin Vandivier
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Fly Fishing"
Angler enjoys pre dawn fly sishing on the Guadalupe River in Central Texas.



Round Stripes Nina Papiorek
Germany

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Round Stripes"
Soccer @ La Défense /Paris, France



Mac_Race_735 Karen Hirsch
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Mac_Race_735"
Storm Racer (Chicago Race to Mackinac 2023)



2023 World Bowls Championships Paul Broben
Australia

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"2023 World Bowls Championships"
Bowled Shadow



Medieval Knight Sharon Packer
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Medieval Knight"
Capriole



Surf in the Gloaming Kaddy Tsang
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Surf in the Gloaming"
The images capture a surfer riding the waves at dusk, set against the serene and breathtaking beauty of the Pacific during my incredible stay in Hawaii.



Track Cycling Celebration Alex Broadway
UK

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Track Cycling Celebration"
Mark Stewart of Great Britain celebrates winning the Men’s Scratch Race during the UCI Track Champions League Grand Final, held at Lee Valley Velodrome, London.



11th hour David Masemore
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"11th hour"
Photographed in the final hour of the Petit Le Mans 12hr Race with Porsche Motorsport going on to win the GTLM classification.



 Novak Djokovic of Serbia waits to emerge from the darkness Tim Clayton
Australia

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

" Novak Djokovic of Serbia waits to emerge from the darkness "
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 9. Novak Djokovic of Serbia waits to emerge from the darkness of the players entrance into the bright sunlight on Court Philippe Chatrier for his match against Carlos Alcaraz of



Defying gravity Irina Petrova
UK

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Defying gravity"
A freestyle rider's gravity-defying performance at TRUCKFEST



Free Fall Steve Turner
Australia

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Free Fall"
Massive Swell Wedding Cake Island May 2023 Richie and Alex taking a free fall of no return



Potential Eric Melzer
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Potential"
Created as the cover of a local tabloid titled 'Play,' for an ongoing project that uses art experiences to celebrate neighborhood play and good health. This image is not a composite.



The Flying Dutchman Wilfried Hinz
Switzerland

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"The Flying Dutchman"
Steven van der Velde (NED) - Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, Gstaad/Switzerland 2022



Women Gymnastics Marco Benedetti
Switzerland

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Women Gymnastics"



Going for the Gold David Poznic
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Going for the Gold"
Repeat after me: It is always worth swimming back to shore in the dark to get the shot!



MINI ANTENARIUS Victor Nunez
Spain

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"MINI ANTENARIUS"
RADAZUL, TENERIFE, CANARY ISLAND. Nikon D850. 105 mm



Brooklyn Jumps In Nathanael Rehlander
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Brooklyn Jumps In"
In the hot Texas sun, nothing beats a dip in the pool, or in this case, a bowl at the skatepark



Flying Tony Gale
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Flying"
From a jumping pushup, he flies



Dropped Catch Philip Brown
UK

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Dropped Catch"
A spectator drops the ball hit by Tom Kohler-Cadmore of Trent Rockets during The Hundred match between London Spirit Men and Trent Rockets Men at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 12, 2023 in London, En



Take-Off Taggart Lee
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Take-Off"
Two cowboys or "flankmen" watch as a saddle bronc rider is released in the 2023 Marble Falls Rodeo in Marble Falls Texas.



Tour Down Under Amy Gaskin
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

"Tour Down Under "
The Tour Down Under bicycle race Prologue.



 Peace & Serenity Karlton McIver
USA

Honorable Mention
Sport
Professional

" Peace & Serenity "
The idea for "Peace and Serenity" was born from a desire to encapsulate the essence of tranquility and the profound sense of being one with nature. The moment of capture was exhilarating. There was a brief window where the light, the subject, and the environment aligned seamlessly, creating a picturesque scene. The camera settings were adjusted to ensure the perfect balance between exposure and movement, capturing the paddle boarder in sharp focus against the soft, illuminated backdrop. The resulting image was more than a photograph; it was a narrative encapsulated in a frame. It spoke of peace, of serenity, and of the profound impact nature has on the human spirit. The paddle boarder, a solitary figure against the vastness of the lake, represented both the insignificance and the immense potential of the individual in the broader tapestry of life.



Cody's Wish Wins Dirt Mile Amy Gaskin
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Cody's Wish Wins Dirt Mile"
Cody's Wish Wins Dirt Mile Breeders' Cup World Championships



Californian Sunset Andre Magarao
Brazil

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Californian Sunset"
Professional motocross rider Colby Raha during a photo session at his backyard.



Rainbow Reflection Ashley Garrett
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Rainbow Reflection"



Sliver of Light Ben Girardi
Canada

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Sliver of Light"
Leanne Pelosi rides turns in the last light of the day in the backcountry of Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada.



Sunset Park Ben Girardi
Canada

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Sunset Park"
Truth Smith rides a park jump at sunset at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada.



Polo in Motion Bryan Parsons
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Polo in Motion"
Sunday afternoon polo match, Crozet, Virginia



Dropping In David Poznic
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Dropping In"
Martin Toyos dropping in like a beast at the MACBA in Barcelona.



Cue Ball Trail Domenic Aquilina
Malta

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Cue Ball Trail "
The motion trail of a cue ball about to break the Blackball racked balls during one of the events at the European Blackball Championships 2023 Malta, in Qawra, Malta on 03 November 2023



Blue Boat Nile Emmett B Green
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Blue Boat Nile"
Location near the Philae Temple downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt



Serenity Eric Melzer
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Serenity"
This image was created as part of 'The Play Project,' an ongoing project that celebrates community play and good health.



So fast ! Fabrice Beauvois
France

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"So fast !"



001  DANCE HIP HOP Fausto Fontana
Italy

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"001 DANCE HIP HOP"
001 DANCE HIP HOP DURING THE PERIOD OF WORK WHERE I FOLLOWED SPORTS AS WELL AS CAPTURING THE MOMENT THERE WAS THE DESIRE TO EXPERIMENT AND IN SPORT TO INCREASE THE EMOTION THAT YOU RECEIVED, THE CREAT



Gili Sunset on Horseback Franz Mahr
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Gili Sunset on Horseback"
A horseback ride through the shoreline as the sun moves past the horizon



POWDER Gio Fleming
France

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"POWDER"
the freedom of skiing in deep powder down a steep slope



Solo to victory Gregory Van Gansen
Belgium

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Solo to victory"
Mathieu van der Poel on his way to victory during the 2023 World Championships cycling. In Glasgow on 06/08/2023



Over the Top Harvey Duze
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Over the Top"
Horse and rider competing at the Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper Competition at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, FL on November 9, 2023.



Kayaks and Canoes Hilda Champion
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Kayaks and Canoes"
Eagerly awaiting the next launch.



Shawfield Ian MacNicol
UK

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Shawfield"
Greyhound racing at Shawfield Stadium in Glasgow



Del Mar Daybreak Jamie Leasure
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Del Mar Daybreak"



Indoor Mile Jamie Squire
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Indoor Mile"
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: Athletes compete in the Nike High School Girl's Invitational Mile during the 115th Millrose Games at The Armory Track on February 11, 2023 in New York City.



9-5 U Dive Kevin Vandivier
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"9-5 U Dive"
Skydiver jumps from a biplane at 9500 feet.



Gymnastics Marco Benedetti
Switzerland

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Gymnastics"



Tied Up Mark Kuhn
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Tied Up"
Tied up fishing boats gently sway in the calm water of Riomaggiore harbor.



Allegra- Pink Gloves Michael Wylot
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Allegra- Pink Gloves"



Sunset Ride Monica Gumm
Germany

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Sunset Ride"
The Wadden Sea is one of the last large wilderness areas in Europe, which is why it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. Evening ride at low tide on the island of Sylt.



Sky High Nathanael Rehlander
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Sky High"
Taking flight at Dickies Fire Station Park in Fort Worth, TX



Watermelon Judo Nathanael Rehlander
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Watermelon Judo"
During the summer nothing refreshes like watermelon and a cool Judo Air!



Rohingya Refugee Football Field Nur Kabir
Bangladesh

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Rohingya Refugee Football Field "
A place where children and people can play football and it is also a recreational place whole camp dwellers as there is no any empty places to play and rest.



2023 World Bowls Championships Paul Broben
Australia

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"2023 World Bowls Championships"
Dead Eye



Quick Change Artists Paul M. Murray
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Quick Change Artists"
In a matter of seconds, a sail change can make the difference between winning and losing. Speed, experience and the ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen situations are critical in a 11+ member crew.



The Drums Before War Pedro Oliveira
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"The Drums Before War"
A College Football MC warms up the players before battle.



Porsche at Petit Le Mans Regis M Lefebure
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Porsche at Petit Le Mans"
The Petersen-White Lightning Porsche is vividly revealed by an off-camera flash while panning the camera against a sunset sky



Red Robert Cadman
UK

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Red"
Capturing light and shadow in red.



Skier Ross Woodhall
UK

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Skier"
Ski action image shot on assignment for the Ski Club of Great Britain



Claire Steve Korn
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Claire"



Windswept Steve Turner
Australia

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Windswept"
Howie on a monster wave Sydney Australia.



morning row Stuart Emmerson
UK

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"morning row"
wallingford rc morning training in the winter mist



Farees Thomas Chadwick
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Farees"
Farees shadow boxing



Leap Tony Gale
USA

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Leap"
Rooftop leap in NYC



turn left Walter Fogel
Germany

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"turn left"
A portrait of the ballet dancer Gabriel Capizzi



Waterpower Wilfried Hinz
Switzerland

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Waterpower"
BEO Cup 23, Frutigen/Switzerland 2023



Big Brother Is Watching You! Wilfried Hinz
Switzerland

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"Big Brother Is Watching You!"
Marco Schwarz (AUT) - Ski World Cup Giant Slalom, Adelboden/Switzerland 2023



spinnaker action Yves Ryncki
Switzerland

Nominee
Sport
Professional

"spinnaker action"
12MJJI-european Championship-Cannes 2023