In the world of sports, Associated Press photographers have been capturing some remarkable moments recently. From Randy Vazquez working in the shadows in San Diego to Nelly Korda taking a historic leap into a lake after winning an LPGA tournament in Texas, these photographers have been there to document it all.
One unforgettable moment was captured by AP photographers in London as Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrated her victory at the London Marathon by raising her arms in triumph as she crossed the finish line. Meanwhile, another memorable moment was also documented by AP photographers as Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate battled it out with Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca during the Europa League quarterfinals in Bergamo.
In addition to these incredible moments on the field, retired Greek 400-meter hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis had the honor of lighting a cauldron with the Olympic flame at the ancient Parthenon temple in Athens. These unforgettable moments were expertly curated by Mike Conroy and can be viewed on AP News’ sports page at