Surfer Riding Massive Portuguese Wave Among Images in World Sports Photography Awards

3rd August 2023

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Justine Dupont of France rides a wave during a surfing session at Praia do Norte on November 25, 2022, in Nazare, Portugal Credit: Octavio Passos/Getty Images

A French surfer, Justine Dupont, was captured riding a wave during a surfing session at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal.

This photo, taken by Octavio Passos of Getty Images, was selected as one of 24 winning images across various sports categories, including American Football, Basketball, Cycling, Gymnastics, and Football. Over 700 professional sports photographers from more than 70 countries submitted their images this year.

The World Sports Photography Awards celebrate and recognize incredible sports images and the photographers who capture them, telling compelling stories of the emotion, passion, athleticism, and focus at the heart of sport.

These awards are the only global recognition given to sports photography. For more images, please visit the World Sports Photography Awards here

Published in Surfing, Marine Photo

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