24 iconic sports photos from Getty Images this week

The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the most iconic sports photos from Getty Images this week.

Simone Biles warms up on the vault prior to the Women’s competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021, in St Louis, Missouri.

This photo of Simone Biles was taken during warmups at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials. During competition, I didn’t plan to use this technique because each of Biles’ vault passes have record-breaking potential. Gymnastics athletes are spectacular — from their skill level and focus to the symmetry of their tumbling – and as photographers, we are always finding ways to illustrate their strength and technical skill mid-performance. I like in this photo that through the shutter drag technique, the speed and strength of Biles are highlighted. The juxtaposition of her muscles with the blurred background is a complimentary way to paint the picture of all the athletes at work that day.

— Carmen Mandato

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Mini’s Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 at Pocono Raceway on June 27, 2021, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

While covering auto racing there are a ton of small details and moving parts despite often being on a massive track with hundreds of miles worth of driving. As photographers, we must be aware of the laps and pay close attention to our radios to know of any sudden race changes or when to move positions. I was initially assigned to cover another driver following the race, but I was told to stay put as Kyle Busch’s winning car was pulling into victory lane. There wasn’t much time to move from where I was positioned, so I had to make the best of where I was standing. Anytime I see a light flare, I toggle the camera’s aperture to see how far I can push a star effect. For this photo, I honestly just hoped for something simple, but Busch’s celebration at the end was so awesome, especially to see it all play out in real time.

— Tim Nwachukwu

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns celebrates a 3-point basket and drawing the foul with teammates Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Jae Crowder during the second half in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Chris Paul had his scoring touch during this game, leading the Phoenix Suns with 41 points to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team. In this photo, Paul celebrates from the floor with major excitement after making his shot and getting fouled. His teammates came rushing over to celebrate with him while helping him up.

— Harry How

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres celebrates his solo home run in the third inning during their game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 30, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres typically plays and celebrates with a lot of emotion, and these type of players are always my favorite to photograph. Tatis Jr. had a great year and his celebrations are always photogenic, so when he hit a home run against the Cincinnati Reds, I was hoping he would celebrate in my direction. Tatis Jr. stepped across home plate and threw his hands up as he looked skyward which made for a nice, isolated image.

— Emilee Chinn

Bogdan Bogdanovic of the Atlanta Hawks makes a save against P.J. Tucker of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on June 27, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns is fouled by Patrick Beverley of the LA Clippers during the second half in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot against Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on June 25, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Luis Guillorme of the New York Mets reacts after Dansby Swanson of the Atlanta Braves beats the tag and is called safe in the sixth inning of an MLB game at Truist Park on June 29, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs with teammates in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 26, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Kyle Crick of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws the ball to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on June 25, 2021, in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders pauses following a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amalie Arena on June 25, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Islanders 1-0 to move on to the Finals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning is roughed up by Ben Chiarot and Josh Anderson of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game 1 of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 28, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with teammates Tyler Johnson, Victor Hedman, and Jan Rutta after scoring against Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Yul Moldauer reacts after competing on rings during the Men’s competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 26, 2021, in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Amari Drayton competes on the balance beam during the Women’s competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021, in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Robert Piris da Motta of Paraguay competes for the ball with Sergio Agüero of Argentina during a group A match between Argentina and Paraguay as part of Conmebol Copa America Brazil 2021 at Mane Garrincha Stadium on June 21, 2021, in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images)

Harry Kane of England celebrates with Harry Maguire and teammates after scoring their side’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Players of Belgium form a huddle prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Finland and Belgium at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 21, 2021, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Joosep Martinson – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Frances Tiafoe of The United States plays a forehand in his Men’s Singles First Round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during Day 1 of The Championships — Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2021, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Taliyah Brooks competes in the Women’s Heptathlon Long Jump during day 10 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Jordan Mann falls into the water as he and Jordan Cross compete in the first round of Men’s 3000 Meters Steeplechase during day four of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Quincy Hall lies on the track after a fall in the first round of the Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles on day seven of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Scuderia AlphaTauri AT02 Honda on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on June 25, 2021, in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Harris English of the United States celebrates his birdie putt on the 18th green in the eighth playoff hole to win the Travelers Championship against Kramer Hickok of the United States (not pictured) at TPC River Highlands on June 27, 2021, in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)