The sixth edition of the World Sports Photography Awards was the most competitive ever, with more than 2,200 photographers entering thousands of submissions from more than 96 countries. Telegraph Sport selects its favourites.

An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.

The winners of the World Sports Photography Awards have been announced, showcasing epic images across the world of sport.

Gabriel Medina's iconic surfing image from the Paris 2024 Olympics blew up on social media, catching the world's attention. The photograph, taken by Jerome Brouillet, continues receiving international recognition.

The viral photo of Gabriel Medina, taken by Tahiti-based French Photographer Jerome Brouillet, just won the 2024 World Sports Photography Awards. The post Viral Gabriel Medina Photo Wins International Sports Photography Award first appeared on The Inertia.

Another image from the Paris Olympic Games was the winner in the Athletics category. Bahrain's Winfred Yavi took gold in the 3,000m steeplechase in Olympic record time. Her opponents barely had the strength to stand up, while she danced around the track.