The 2024 World Sports Photography Awards have once again showcased the exceptional talent and creativity of photographers from around the globe. Here are the 24 incredible category winning photos capture the essence of sports in breathtaking detail, from the raw intensity of athletes in action to the poignant moments of victory and defeat.

The World Sports Photography Awards, in collaboration with MPB, stand as the largest sports photography competition globally. This year marked a record-breaking number of entries, with photographers from over 80 countries participating.

The competition’s diversity is reflected not only in the global array of photographers but also in the wide range of athletes and sports captured. Categories spanned from popular sports such as football (soccer), basketball, and track and field, to region-specific events like American football, cricket, and rugby, showcasing the rich tapestry of the sports world.

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#1. Football Winner: “Cristiano Ronaldo Odyssey” by Marcelo Guelber Goes

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#2. American Football Winner: “Dobbsanity” by Kevin Sabitus

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#3. Aquatic Winner: “Duck Dive” by Ryan Pierse

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#4. Athletics Winner: “The Sprint” by Tetsu Lee

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#5. Baseball Winner: “Dunk” by Lindsey Wasson

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#6. Basketball Winner: “Rainbow Hair” by Steph Chambers

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#7. Boxing Winner: “The Dynamic Duo” by Andrew Moss

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#8. Cricket Winner: “So Close” by Darrian Traynor

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#9. Cycling Winner: “Untitled Photo” by James Startt

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#10. Equestrian Winner: “Glorious Mud” by David Davies

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#11. Formula 1 Winner: “Fast Vegas” by Cristiano Barni

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#12. Golf Winner: “Juan Postigo Arce” by Octávio Passos

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#13. Gymnastics Winner and Overall Winner: “Hashimoto at the Bars” by Eric Tkindt

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#14. Ice Hockey Winner: “50th Anniversary Score” by Bruce Bennett

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#15. Martial Arts Winner: “Upside Down” by Victor Joly

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#16. Motorsports Winner: “Luciano Benavides” by Pavol Tomaskin

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#17. Other Winner: “A New Superhero?” by Isaac Julián Morillas Sáncez

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#18. Racquet Sports Winner: “Untitled Photo” by Benjamin Lau

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#19. Rugby Winner: “Maul” by Morgan Treacy

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#20. Swimming and Diving Winner: “Submerged” by Sean M. Haffey

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#21. Tennis Winner: “Untitled Photo” by Marc Aspland

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#22. Urban and Extreme Winner: “Reflection” by Volodya Voronin

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#23. Venues and Views Winner: “Untitled Photo” by Brett Phibbs

2024 World Sports Photography Awards

#24. Winter Sports Winner: “Mikaela’s World – Ski Welt Cup” by Alexander Hassenstein

2024 World Sports Photography Awards


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