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16 of the Best Sports Photos from the Sony World Photography Awards

by Matthew Oxley
8 years ago


The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself. — Dawn Fraser

With the 2016 Rio Olympics upon us, we take a look over the years at some the best sports photographs that were successful in the Open Competition of the Sony World Photography Awards. 

Scroll the gallery above to see the images. 

 



Start uploading your best sports photos for free to the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards today. 

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