Photographers from the Associated Press were present in various locations around the world to document some of the most memorable moments in sports. In San Diego, they captured images of Randy Vazquez as he worked tirelessly in the shadows to help his team win. Meanwhile, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrated her victory at the London Marathon by raising her arms in triumph as she crossed the finish line.
Nelly Korda made history by taking a leap into a lake after winning a record-tying fifth straight LPGA tournament at the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas. And Ibrahima Konate battled it out with Gianluca Scamacca during the Europa League quarterfinals in Bergamo, Italy.
Retired Greek 400-meter hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis had an honor to light a cauldron with the Olympic flame at the ancient Parthenon temple in Athens which will burn at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. These unforgettable moments were expertly captured by AP photographers and curated by Mike Conroy. To see more sports coverage by the Associated Press, visit https://apnews.com/sports.