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.


Here's the second part of our collection:


England's Chloe Kelly hits a bicycle kick against Denmark during the FIFA World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on July 28.

England's Chloe Kelly hits a bicycle kick against Denmark during the FIFA World Cup in Australia & New Zealand at Sydney Football Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
Sydney, Australia. Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images

Kelly and the England Lionesses advanced to the 2023 World Cup final, where they fell to Spain.

Sam Kerr of Australia mourns her team's loss at the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match against England on August 16 in Sydney.

Sam Kerr of Australia looks dejected after the team's 1-3 defeat following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match
Sydney, Australia. Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

England defeated Australia 3-1 to reach their first-ever World Cup final. They were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the final.

Australian surfer Olivia Ottaway dives under a wave in Teahupo'o, French Polynesia, on August 19.

Australian surfer Olivia Ottaway dives under a wave
Teahupo'o, French Polynesia. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Teahupo'o, French Polynesia, will host the surfing event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match against Nashville SC on August 19.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nashville, Tennessee. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Messi, the Argentinian superstar and World Cup champion, scored Inter Miami's lone goal in regulation and converted his shot during penalty kicks.

Noah Lyles celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Gold medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States reacts after winning the Men's 100m Final
Budapest, Hungary. Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Lyles won both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at the event.

Then-president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales kisses Spain's Jennifer Hermoso during the medal ceremony of the 2023 FIFA World Cup on August 20.

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales kisses Spain's Jennifer Hermoso the medal ceremony of the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia & New Zealand at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
Sydney, Australia. Noemi Llamas/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

Spain's squad boycotted its federation less than a week after winning the World Cup in response to the kiss, which Hermoso insisted was not consensual. Rubiales was eventually suspended from his position and, later, was issued a three-year ban from FIFA.

Danielle Collins' serve lines up perfectly with decals on the wall at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open in California on September 14.

Danielle Collins of the United States serves a tennis ball
San Diego, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Collins of the USA defeated Caroline Garcia of France in their quarterfinal match.

Lee Hyein of South Korea competes in fencing against Kong Man Wai Vivian of Hong Kong in the Asian Games on September 27 in Hangzhou, China.

Lee Hyein competes in fencing
Hangzhou, China. Shi Tang/Getty Images

Lee won the match against Kong 15-14.

Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on October 4 in Antwerp, Belgium.

Simone Biles flips on a balance beam
Antwerp, Belgium. Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Biles won gold medals in both the balance beam and floor events, bringing her grand total to 30 career medals.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his victory in the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico on October 29.

Max Verstappen celebrates his victory in the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Mexico City, Mexico. Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Verstappen enjoyed a record-breaking Formula-1 season which culminated in him winning his third-consecutive title in dominant fashion.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley celebrates the Cowboys' 27-24 win over their rival Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley enjoys the Cowboys' 27-24 win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the arms of the crowd after the last scheduled game between the two teams at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Stillwater, Oklahoma. Brian Bahr/Getty Images

Presley celebrated in the arms of the crowd after the last scheduled game between the two teams. The longtime in-state rivalry may look different in coming years as the Sooners depart the Big 12 conference — home of Oklahoma State — to join the SEC.