BBC Sport and Getty Images present a selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days: Great Britain's Isabelle Thorpe in action during official training before the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in China. Photo by Lintao Zhang Daniel Curtin and Sam Butler vie for possession during the AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston. Photo by Steve Bell Australia captain Pat Cummins collides with South Africa all-rounder Kyle Verreynne while successfully appealing for his wicket during the World Test Championship final at Lord's in London. Photo by Mike Hewitt Forwards from the Chiefs and the Brumbies pack down during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Hamilton, New Zealand. Photo by Hannah Peters Competitors enter the water for the swim leg of the 2025 Ironman Cairns in Australia. Photo by Cameron Spencer Canterbury Bulldogs' Viliame Kikau is tackled during the NRL match against South Sydney Rabbitohs. Photo by Matt King Botafogo's Igor Jesus celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their Club World Cup victory over Seattle Sounders in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Justin Setterfield The Aston Martin Valkyrie of Alex Riberas, Marco Sorensen and Roman de Angelis in action during Hyperpole qualifying at Le Mans. Photo by James Moy The Porsche of Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell in action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Photo by Kristof Vermeulen Magdalena Frech serves against Diana Shnaider during their first-round match at Queen's Club in London. Photo by Dan Istitene Handre Pollard tackles Joe Cokanasiga during Bath's Premiership Rugby final victory over Leicester Tigers at the Allianz Stadium. Photo by Clive Mason Soudal-Quick Step's Remco Evenepoel competes during the individual time trial of the Criterium du Dauphine in Saint-Peray. Photo by Dario Belingheri JJ Spaun celebrates with caddie Mark Carens after winning the US Open at Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Photo by Patrick Smith Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton takes a break during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix in Quebec. Photo by Jared C Tilton Al Ahly's Nejc Gradisar is challenged by Inter Miami's Maximiliano Falcon during the teams' 0-0 draw at the Club World Cup in Florida. Photo by Sandra Montanez Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort battles for a loose ball with Indiana Pacers' Ben Sheppard and Pascal Siakam during the third quarter of an 2025 NBA Finals match in Indianapolis. Photo by Dylan Buell Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo celebrates scoring the game-winning run past catcher Elias Diaz of the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of their MLB match in Phoenix. Photo by Christian Petersen Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl scores the game-winning goal during their Stanley Cup match against Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. Photo by Steph Chambers Rory McIlroy throws his club on the 12th hole during the second round of the US Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania. Photo by Patrick Smith Atletico Madrid's Clement Lenglet clears the ball while under pressure from Paris St-Germain's Achraf Hakimi during PSG's 4-0 win in the Club World Cup in Pasadena, California. Photo by Harry How All photographs licensed by Getty Images and subject to copyright. Take a look atlast week's galleryand come back next Tuesday for more great sport photos of the week.
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
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In the latest roundup of striking sports photographs, BBC Sport and Getty Images showcase a diverse array of athletic moments captured over the past week. The collection features Great Britain's Isabelle Thorpe, who is seen in action during official training for the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in China. Meanwhile, in Australia, Daniel Curtin and Sam Butler are depicted competing for possession during a thrilling AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston. Other highlights include Australia’s cricket captain Pat Cummins colliding with South Africa's all-rounder Kyle Verreynne at Lord's during the World Test Championship final, as well as forwards from the Chiefs and Brumbies engaged in a fierce contest during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The collection continues with competitors entering the water for the swim leg of the 2025 Ironman Cairns in Australia, and Viliame Kikau of the Canterbury Bulldogs being tackled during an NRL match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Celebratory moments are also captured, such as Botafogo's Igor Jesus scoring a crucial goal during the Club World Cup victory over the Seattle Sounders. The gallery includes action from high-stakes events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, featuring the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Porsche teams, and highlights from tennis, rugby, and basketball. In a vibrant display of athleticism and competition, the photographs reflect not only the intensity of each sport but also the passion of the athletes involved. Viewers are encouraged to return next week for another collection of captivating sports images.
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