The best sports photos of 2023 feature stunning displays of athleticism as well as triumphant wins and devastating losses.

Photographed and compiled by Getty Images photojournalists, the collection features snapshots from sports such as football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, and fencing.

"Our team strives to make visuals that are striking to viewers, and we take the role of freezing moments for the world to see very seriously," Getty Images chief sports photographer Maddie Meyer told Business Insider. "I look at this collection of photos and feel the range of emotions sport can create. I feel excitement, sorrow, and awe for the achievements and dedication of these athletes."

Here are 30 of the best sports photos of the year.

Li Xinpeng of Team China takes part in aerial training at Deer Valley Resort, Utah, on February 2.

Li Xinpengn of Team China takes part in Aerial training during the Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International Ski World Cup at Deer Valley Resort on February 02, 2023 in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Li place 24th in the Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International Ski World Cup, though two of his compatriots — Tianma Li and Shuo Chen — finished on the podium.

Iowa Hawkeyes players navigate a sea of fans prior to their 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game on April 2.

Iowa Hawkeyes players walk the red carpet prior to their 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game against the LSU Tigers at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas. Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers took down Caitlin Clark's Hawkeyes 102-85 in the NCAA championship game, which was mired by controversial calls and the antics of LSU head coach Kim Mulkey.

Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders scores against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena on April 23.

Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders scores against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta during Game Four in the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the UBS Arena on April 23, 2023 in Elmont, New York.
Elmont, New York. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

In game four in the first round, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 5-2.

Miami Marlins players dunk a cooler of Gatorade on teammate Jean Segura after defeating the Chicago Cubs on April 28 in Miami, Florida.

Jean Segura of the Miami Marlins is dunked with Gatorade
Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images

The Marlins defeated the Cubs 3-2 after Segura hit the game-ending single.

Filipe Sauturaga of Fiji scores a try under pressure from Argentina's Luciano Gonzalez during the Cup Final at The HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham Stadium on May 21.

Filipe Sauturaga of Fiji scores a try under pressure from Luciano Gonzalez of Argentina during the Cup Final between Argentina and Fiji the during The HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham Stadium on May 21, 2023 in London, England.
London, England. Alex Davidson - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

Gonzalez and Argentina beat Fiji 35-14 to win their third gold medal of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

The Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell defends Indiana Fever player Aliyah Boston at a June 22 game in Seattle, Washington.

Mercedes Russell #21 of the Seattle Storm defends Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever
Seattle, Washington. Steph Chambers/Getty Images

The Indiana Fever won the game 80-68.

Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and Team Lidl-Trek crashes during the 34th Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 on July 4.

Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek crashes during the 34th Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 on July 04, 2023 in Ceres, Italy.
Ceres, Italy. Dario Belingheri/Getty Images

Though Borghini did not suffer a concussion or any fractures, she opted against continuing the race the next day because she was in considerable pain following the cycling accident.

Sha'Carri Richardson reacts after winning the women's 100-meter final during the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on July 7.

Sha'Carri Richardson reacts after winning the Women's 100m Final during the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on July 07, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon.
Eugene, Oregon. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Richardson ran a 10.82 to punch her ticket to the World Championships, where she subsequently won gold.

Tour de France competitors ride through a sunflower field on July 8 in Limoges, France.

The Tour de France rides through a sunflower field
Limoges, France. David Ramos/Getty Images

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won the 2023 Tour de France.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia falls over the net at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 9.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia falls over the tennis net
London, England. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

The game was suspended and resumed the following day since Wimbledon matches can't continue past 11 p.m. Djokovic ultimately won the match.

Kimberley Min Lim and Rui Qi Cecilia Low of Singapore race during the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing test event at Marseille Marina on July 11.

Kimberley Min Lim and Rui Qi Cecilia Low of Singapore in action during a Women's 49erFX Skiff race on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing test event at Marseille Marina on July 11, 2023 in Marseille, France.
Marseille, France. Clive Mason/Getty Images

Olympians competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics will set sail on the Mediterranean some 400 miles southeast of France's capital city.

Swimmers dive into the water at Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka, Japan, during an event at the World Aquatics Championships on July 15.

Divers dive into the water during the Open Water Women's 10km race
Fukuoka, Japan. Adam Pretty/Getty Images

Leonie Beck of Germany won first place in the Open Water Women's 10-kilometer race.

Tony Kemp of the Oakland Athletics jumps over Jorge Alfaro of the Boston Red Sox during a July 18 game in Oakland, California.

Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics jumps over Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Boston Red Sox to try to score on a wild pitch
Oakland, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The Oakland Athletics ended an eight-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 3-0.

Evangelia Platanioti of Greece extends her leg over her head in an artistic swimming event during the 2023 World Aquatics Championships on July 19 in Japan.

Evangelia Platanioti of Greece competes in the Artistic Swimming Women's Solo Free Final
Fukuoka, Japan. Adam Pretty/Getty Images

Yukiko Inui of Japan took the top prize in the women's solo free final.

David Rinaldo of France flips through the air during the X Games California on July 21 in Ventura.

David Rinaldo of France competes in the Moto X Best Trick during the X Games
Ventura, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Rinaldo won the gold medal in the Moto X Best Trick event.