2023 Sports Photojournalist of the Year

Marin Rantes of Croatia takes off over Muenchen with some huge air as he competes in the Men's Park Qualification Heat 6 during the cycling BMX Freestyle competition on day 1 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 11, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Ibrahem Shams climbs Secret Garden in the Hisma Desert, December 9, 2022 in NEOM Saudi Arabia.

Alexander Zverev of Germany slides into the light while playing a backhand against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Men's Singles Quarter Final match on Day 10 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2022 in Paris, France.

Coco Gauff of USA dives for a shot and loses her racquet during her round 2 match against Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium on Day Four of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on May 25, 2022 in Paris, France.

Hanne de Vet of Belgium, Maria Tome of Portugal, Anna Godoy Contreras of Spain sprint from the water after the swimming stage of the Women's Elite Triathlon competition on day 2 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympia Park on August 12, 2022 in Munich, Germany

Ibrahem Shams runs on a trail under a The Great Arch in the Hisma Desert, December 10, 2022 in NEOM Saudi Arabia.

Chantal Laboreur and Sarah Schulz of Germany play in their Pool G Beach Volleyball match against Dorina Klinger and Ronja Klinger of Austria on day 5 of the European Championships Munich 2022 Koenigsplatz on August 15, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Nicholas Timmings of Australia gets off to a good start during a mens skeleton training session on day four of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Center in Yanqing, China

Yooran Kim of Team Korea slides during Women's Monobob training on day seven of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 11, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Francesco Friedrich, Thorsten Margis, Candy Bauer and Alexander Schueller of Team Germany sprint off the start during the four-man Bobsleigh heats on day 15 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 19, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Eliza Tiruma of Team Latvia slides during Women's Singles training on day one of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 05, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Emils Cipulis of Latvia slides during the 2-man Bobsleigh training on day seven of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 11, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Ashley Farquharson of Team United States slides during Women's Singles training on day one of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 05, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Mattia Gaspari of Team Italy slides during the Men's Singles Skeleton Training Run on day four of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 08, 2022 in Yanqing, China

Melanie Hasler of Team Switzerland slides during the 2-women Bobsleigh training heats on day 13 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 17, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Cynthia Appiah and Dawn Richardson Wilson of Team Canada crash during the 2-woman Bobsleigh Heat 3 on day 15 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 19, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt of Team Germany react after winning the gold medal in the Luge Doubles on day five of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Sliding Centre on February 09, 2022 in Yanqing, China.

Joel Plata of Spain competes during the Horizontal Bar in the Men's Senior Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Joel Plata of Spain competes during the Horizontal Bar in the Men's Senior Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Krisztofer Meszaros of Hungary competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Moreno Kratter of Switzerland competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Krisztofer Meszaros of Hungary competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Marco Pfyl of Switzerland competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Krisztofer Meszaros of Hungary competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Nicola Bartolini of Italy competes during the Horizontal Bar in the Men's Senior Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

Lucas Kochan of Germany competes on the Horizontal Bar during the Men's Team Final Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

DORAL, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 29: Team Captain Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC plays a shot on the driving range during the semifinals of the LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on October 29, 2022 in Doral, Florida.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 04: U.S. Rhythmic Gymnast Olympian Evita Griskenas performs for photographs in the East Room of the White House on May 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Biden hosted Team USA to celebrate their victories in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 27: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels and Fousseyni Drame #10 of the St. Peter's Peacocks battle for a rebound during the Elite Eight round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards participates during the Washington Wizards Media Day prior to the NBA season at Capital One Arena on September 23, 2022 in Washington, DC.

CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: The sun rises over the Choptank River as an athlete competes in the swim portion of the Qatar Airways IRONMAN Maryland on September 17, 2022 in Cambridge, Maryland.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 28: Shareef Miller #58 of the New Orleans Breakers puts on his shoulder pads in locker room before playing against the Michigan Panthers in the USFL at Protective Stadium on May 28, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

EUGENE, OREGON - JULY 18: Rhonex Kipruto, Sebastian Martos and other athletes run around a broadcast videographer who mistakenly walked onto the track during the Men's 3000m Steeplechase Final on day four of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 18, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 07: Rain falls as Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck before batting against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 07, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 23: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes with the ball past linebacker Deion Jones #54 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 06: Xiyu Wang of China serves a shot to Liudmila Samsonova in the Women's Semifinal during Day 8 of the Citi Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.

FIFA WORLD CUP

The best players and teams in the globe descended to Doha, Qatar for one of the most iconic and visual World Cup to date.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 27: Keysher Fuller of Costa Rica controls the ball under pressure of Takuma Asano of Japan during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Morocco poses for the team photo before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Morocco and Spain at Education City Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 27: Fans take a selfie picture during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Emiliano Martinez of Argentina makes a save on the first penalty by Virgil Van Dijk of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Wout Weghorst of Netherlands looks dejected following their side's penalty shoot-out loss in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Feras Albrikan of Saudi Arabia and Alexis Vega of Mexico compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Japan players celebrate their, 2-1, victory and qualification for the knockout stage after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Seungho Paik of Korea Republic shoots to score his the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Angelo Preciado of Ecuador reacts after the 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Lionel Messi of Argentina walks into the tunnel at the end of the first half during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

WINTER OLYMPICS

Braving extreme cold temperatures, athletes battled in the snow for a chance at Olympic glory at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Athletes train during the Biathlon Training Session at National Biathlon Centre ahead of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on January 31, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12: A bullet flies by the eye of Simon Desthieux of Team France during zeroing as he competes during Men's Biathlon 10km Sprint at National Biathlon Centre on day 8 of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on February 12, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 02: Leon Vockensperger of Team Germany trains during the Slopestyle training ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Genting Snow Park on February 02, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16: Zongyang Jia of Team China crashes during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Aerials Final on Day 12 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 16, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 03: Anri Kawamura of Team Japan competes during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Moguls Qualification during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 03, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 10: Chloe Kim of Team United States reacts during the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on Day 6 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 10, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 09: Shaun White of Team United States performs a trick on a practice run ahead of the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Qualification on Day 5 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 09, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 08: Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen of Team Norway reacts in the finish area after skiing during Men's Biathlon 20km Individual at National Biathlon Centre on February 08, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14: Timi Zajc of Team Slovenia competes during the Men's Team Ski jumping first Round For Competition on Day 10 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 14, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Tiril Udnes Weng of Team Norway, Cendrine Browne of Team Canada and Novie McCabe of Team United States al collapse after crossing the finish line during the Women's Cross-Country Skiing 30k Mass Start Free on Day 16 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at The National Cross -Country Skiing Centre on February 20, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

SMETHWICK, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Pieter Coetze of Team South Africa competes in the Men's 100m Backstroke Semi-Final on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on July 29, 2022 on the Smethwick, England.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 05: An athlete performs a trick during the Women's Snowboard Slopestyle Qualification on Day 1 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 05, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Vasiliy Lomachenko punchesJamaine Ortiz during their lightweight bout at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 29, 2022 in New York City.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Non Stanford of Team Wales and Sophie Linn of Team Australia compete during Women's Triathlon PTVI Final on day three of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sutton Park on July 31, 2022 in1 Birmingham, England.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 11: Cestmir Kozisek of Team Czech Republic competes during the Men's Large Hill Individual Qualification round on day 7 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks dives for the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on March 16, 2022 in New York City.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 27: Chase Claypool #10 of the Chicago Bears gets tackled by Soloman Thomas #94 and C.J. Mosley #57 of New York Jets in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Rushell Clayton of Team Jamaica leads the field during the Women's 400m Hurdles Final on day nine of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 06, 2022 on the Birmingham, England.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Holly O'Shea of Team Gibraltar performs a clean & jerk during Women's 71kg - Final on day four of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 01, 2022 on the Birmingham, England.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Jared Anderson celebrates his second round tko against Jerry Forrest during their heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on December 10, 2022 in New York City.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Alex Yee (l) of England starts the race with the other athletes during Triathlon Mixed Team Relay Final on day three of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sutton Park on July 31, 2022 on the Birmingham, England.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18: Carly Margulies of Team United States performs a trick during their 1st run in the Women's Freestyle Freeski Halfpipe Final on Day 14 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 18, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 29: Jeremy Pena #3 crashes into Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros while making a catch on a hit by Dominic Smith #2 of the New York Mets in the eighth inning as Jake Meyers #6 of the Houston Astros looks on during their game at Citi Field on June 29, 2022 in New York City.

SMETHWICK, ENGLAND - AUGUST 08: Angus Menmuir (L) and Gamma McArthur of team Scotland dive in the Mixed Synchronised 10m Platform Final on day eleven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sandwell Aquatics Centre on August 08, 2022 on the Smethwick, England.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Casper Ruud of Norway returns a shot between the legs against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets is fouled by Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 2022 in New York City.

Student Jockey Bryan Torres looks at himself in the mirror in preparation for his race at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 18, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 15: Student Jockeys use a Racehorse Simulator during class taught by Instructor Willie Lozano at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 15, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 17: Jockey student Christian Maldonado (Front) balances on a steel drum suspended in the air by a series of springs to simulate riding a horse at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 17, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 18: Student Jockey Jolines Ramos prepares in the locker room prior to her race at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 18, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 17: Ederick Robles rides a horse in the round pen at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 17, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 14: Student Jockeys and Exercise Riders do physical fitness trainingat the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 14, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 18: Abnel Bocachica prepares in the locker room before his race at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 18, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 16: From (L-R) Student Jockeys Yalexamarie Cintron, Elbaliz Rodriguez, Valeria Melendez, and Jolines Ramos pose for a photo on the main racetrack at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 16, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 18: Student Jockey Luis Marcano prepares by riding a simulated racehorse in the locker room prior to his race at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 18, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 17: Jockey student Alexander Figueroa mucks the stalls at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 17, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 17: Jockey Students bathe a horse after training at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 17, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO - NOVEMBER 18: Student Jockeys make the walk from the locker room to the racetrack before their race at the Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School located in the Hipódromo Camarero on November 18, 2022 in Canovanas, Puerto Rico. The Vocational Equestrian Agustín Mercado Reverón School has produced some of the best jockeys in the world but also prepares students for a wide range of equestrian jobs on a tuition-free basis.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 08: Kelsie Whitmore pitches in the bullpen before her game against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NEW YORK - JULY 06: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks takes batting practice before her game against the Long Island Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on July 06, 2022 in Central Islip, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

CENTRAL ISLIP, NEW YORK - JULY 07: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks stands with her teammates before their game against the Long Island Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on July 07, 2022 in Central Islip, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks plays Left field during their game against the Lancaster Barnstormers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on August 28, 2022 in New York, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: 2 #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks fist bumps her teammate as she enters the game to play Left Field during their game against the Lancaster Barnstormers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on August 28, 2022 in New York, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks poses for a photo in front of the New York Skyline on July 09, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks works out in the gym at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks hits a single in the fourth inning against Chris Cepeda #34 of the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 08: Kelsie Whitmore greets Mariel Bautista #38 after his two run home run against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks is greeted in a suite by her Mother Mirasol and Father Scott after her game against the Long Island Ducks. She hit a single in the fourth inning against Chris Cepeda #34 of the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks eats a hamburger in her suite after her game against the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 11: Karl Geiger of Team Germany competes during the Men's Large Hill Individual Qualification round on day 7 of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 13: Ryan Henderson of Ireland competes in Men's Park Final during the cycling BMX Freestyle competition on day 3 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Players of both teams look for the ball coming in after a corner kick during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Tunisia and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 02: Olli Penttala of Team Finland performs a trick during the Men's Freestyle Skiing Moguls pre-competition session ahead of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Genting Snow Park on February 02, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Nicola Bartolini of Italy competes in the Parallel Bars in the Men's Senior Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 05: A general view as athletes compete during the Women's Cross Country 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon on Day 1 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at The National Cross-Country Skiing Centre on February 05, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - JULY 29: Noemie Fox of Team Australia competes in the Women's Canoe Slalom Heats 1st Run during day three of the 2022 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships on July 29, 2022 in Augsburg, Germany.

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Alistair Johnston of Canada competes with Youssef En-Nesyri and Selim Amallah of Morocco to head the ball after the ball drops on the goal line after the header of Atiba Hutchinson during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Canada and Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 12: A general view as athletes compete in the swimming stage of the Women's Elite Triathlon competition on day 2 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympia-Schwimmhalle on August 12, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Lorena Medina of Spain competes in the Balance Beam during the Women's Artistic Gymnastics Subdivision 2 competition on day 1 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at on August 11, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14: Zhanbota Aldabergenova of Team Kazakhstan performs a trick during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Aerials Qualification on Day 10 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 14, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 09: Wout Weghorst of Netherlands celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Ahmet Onder of Turkey competes in the Rings in the Men's Senior Team Final during the Artistic Gymnastics competition on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 09: Ruka Hirano of Team Japan performs a trick in practice ahead of the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Qualification on Day 5 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 09, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Lionel Messi of Argentina is fouled by Wojciech Szczesny of Poland which leads to a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - MAY 14: 1.FC Koeln fans wave flares prior to the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln at Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 14, 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France with his team at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on 18 December, Messi made his record 26th World Cup finals appearance at Lusail Stadium. Messi scored Argentina's opening goal with a penalty, becoming in the process the first player since the last-16 round was introduced in 1986 to score a goal in each round of a single World Cup edition.[490] After Argentina's eventual two-goal lead was erased by France forward Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice inside two minutes, Messi would score again in extra-time to restore Argentina's lead, before Mbappé again drew France level. Tied 3–3 after extra-time, the match went to a penalty shoot-out. Messi scored Argentina's first goal in the shoot-out, with Argentina eventually winning 4–2, ending the nation's 36-year wait for the trophy.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team's first goal via a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina is challenged by Dayot Upamecano, Adrien Rabiot and Marcus Thuram of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina leads his team on the pitch for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the team's third goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with his team mates the fourth and winning penalty by Gonzalo Montiel in the penalty shootout as France players react during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina walks to the stage in the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

The 2022 European Athletics Championships were the 25th edition of the European Athletics Championships and were held in Munich, Germany, from 15 to 21 August 2022.[1]

They were part of the European Championships, a multi-sport tournament which brings together the existing European Championships of some of the continent's sports.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Balint Szeles (L) of Hungary crashes in a hurdle next to Joao Vitor De Oliveira of Portugal in the Men's 110m Hurdles - Round 1 Heat 2 during the Athletics competition on day 6 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 16, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Simon Ehammer of Switzerland competes during the Athletics - Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw - Group A on day 6 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 16, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 18: Chiara Scherrer of Switzerland competes in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 - Heat 2 during the Athletics competition on day 8 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 18, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Joshua Abuaku of Germany, Yasmani Copello of Turkey and Ludvy Vaillant of France cross the finish line during the Athletics - Men's 400m Hurdles Final on day 9 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 19, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Gold medalist Luiza Gega of Albania celebrates after the Athletics - Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 17: Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium competes in the Women's Heptathlon Shot Put - Group A on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Athletes show appreciation to Arthur Abele of Germany after the Athletics - Men's Decathlon 1500m - Heat 1 on day 6 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 16, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Armand Duplantis of Sweden competes during the Athletics - Men's Pole Vault Final on day 10 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 20, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 17: Ben Williams of Great Britain competes in the Men's Triple Jump Final during the Athletics competition on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 17: Asier Martinez of Spain and Pascal Martinot-Lagarde of France reach for the finish line in the Men's 110m Hurdles Final during the Athletics competition on day 7 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 17, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Ertan Ozkan of Turkey celebrates with teammate Kayhan Ozer in a re-run of the Men's 4 x 100m Qualification following an appeal which was upheld by the Video Referee during the Athletics competition on day 9 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 19, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 18: Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy celebrates winning gold in the Men's High Jump Final during the Athletics competition on day 8 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympiapark on August 18, 2022 in Munich, Germany.