Best Olympics Highlight Photos From the Past Decade
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Every two years, athletes compete at the Olympic Games to bring home the gold for their country. While their talents are plenty to celebrate, so is the sports photography that commemorates these historic moments.
Not only do photographers manage to capture the excitement of the Games, but they also bring to life the emotional challenges that these athletes face in and out of the global spotlight. These are the best Olympics highlight photos from the past decade for an in-depth look at the fierce competition.
Adam Rippon Performs During 2018 Winter Olympic Games
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Synchronized Swimmers in 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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BMX Cycling in 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Kelly Clark Competing in 2014 Winter Olympic Games
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Chisaki Oiwa's Flor Routine at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Jessica Ennis High Jumping at 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Kaori Sakamoto Figure Skates at 2022 Winter Olympic Games
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Kobe Bryant's Dunk at 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Michael Phelps Celebrates at 2016 Summer Olympic Games
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Ma Long at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Racers at 2014 Winter Olympic Games
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Liadagmis Povea Runs in 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Ryan Locthe Swims at 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Lara Wolf Warms Up at 2022 Winter Olympic Games
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Karsten Warholm's Ecstatic at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Sergio Alvarez Moya Competing at 2016 Summer Olympic Games
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Benjamin Savsek Takes to the Waves in 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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David Wise in Action at 2014 Winter Olympic Games
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Dimitri Pavade Long Jumps at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Serena Williams Strikes a Pose at 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Racers Take a Curve at 2018 Winter Olympic Games
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Timna Nelson Levy at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Michael Phelps Competes at 2016 Summer Olympic Games
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Thomas Daley Dives Into the 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Shaun White's Victory at 2018 Winter Olympics
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Jagger Eaton Street Skateboarding at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Ryan Murphy and Caeleb Dressel React at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Sydney McLaughlin Competes at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Niklas Edin Throws Stone at 2018 Winter Olympic Games
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Simone Biles Doing Her Thing at 2020 Summer Olympics
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Kawan Figueredo Pereira Dives at 2020 Summer Olympics
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Team Japan Victory at 2020 Summer Olympics
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Kevin Durant Celebrates at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor Jumping for Joy at 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Andy Murray Hugging Juan Martin del Potro at 2016 Summer Olympic Games
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Archery Event at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Allyson Felix Shares a Moment With Her Daughter at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Chloe Kim Shows Excitement at 2022 Winter Olympic Games
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Women's Soccer Team Dons Masks at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Danell Leyva Competing on the Rings at 2016 Summer Olympic Games
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Carissa Moore Surfs in 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Lasha Talakhadze Weightlifting at 2020 Summer Olympic Games
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Shaun White Gets Emotional at 2022 Winter Olympics
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