World Athletics announced its three finalists for Photograph of the Year on Thursday that illustrate a packed year of competition that ultimately came to close in September’s world championships in Tokyo.
Photographers from 41 countries submitted 141 images for consideration and a panel of four judges (Sally Pearson, Christian Taylor and Pascal Rondeau and Christel El Saneh) narrowed ten nominees to the three finalists. Meanwhile, the images from the ten nominees will be compiled as part of a digital exhibition by World Athletics.
Fabrizio Bensch – “Champions under the flag” shows Noah Lyles and Tara Davis-Woodhall in celebration at the world championships in Tokyo.
Emilee Chinn – “Perseverance” shows Geordie Beamish falling during the men’s 3,000m steeplechase heats at world championships in Tokyo.
Vegard Grott – “Shadows” shows Narve Gilje Nordas of Norway, Samuel Pihlstrom of Sweden and athletes competing in the men’s Dream Mile during the Bislett Games Diamond League competition in Oslo, Norway.
The winner of the photographer category will be revealed on November 30 at the World Athletics Awards ceremony in Monaco.
