Photographers from the Associated Press have been capturing some of the most memorable moments in the world of sports recently. From Randy Vazquez working in the shadows as a pitcher for the San Diego Padres to Nelly Korda taking a historic jump into a lake after winning her fifth straight LPGA tournament, these photographers were there to document it all.
In London, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrated her victory at the London Marathon by raising her arms in triumph as she crossed the finish line. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate battled it out with Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca during the Europa League quarterfinals in Bergamo.
Retired Greek 400-meter hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis had an incredible opportunity to light a cauldron with the Olympic flame, which will burn at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. These unforgettable moments in sports were expertly captured by AP photographers, curated by Mike Conroy. To see more sports coverage by the Associated Press, visit https://apnews.com/sports.
