"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. We grew up with that line from "ABC's Wide World of Sports" show. But really, it's the spaces in between, that can resonate and bring a sense of mortality to these world-class athletes. As I witnessed these memorable events in this year's Winter Olympics, I tried to keep in mind the frail dynamics of our collective psyche while performing against a spectacular backdrop of the Dolemites, or walking the historic, ancient streets of Milan."
"There are dozens of photographers working at each event. They, like the athletes on the field of play, are in a competition. Competing with each other to make the best image. Competing with the elements at outdoor venues, like bitter cold, rain, wind and snow. And most of all, competing with themselves to rise above their personal standard of what constitutes an outstanding photograph."
"French skier Laura Gauche sails against the backdrop of the Dolomites on her way to the finish line in the Women's Team Combined Slalom. Figure skater Ilia Malinin feels the pain of a bad performance during the finals for Men's Single Skating at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Megan Keller is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning goal to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in the Women's ice hockey final."
World-class athletes experience intense highs and lows, with moments of triumph, error, pain, and celebration set against dramatic alpine and urban backdrops. Photographers attend each event in large numbers and compete to capture standout images amid harsh outdoor elements such as cold, rain, wind, and snow. The competitive pressure extends inward as photographers strive to surpass their own standards of excellence. Images highlight jumps, crashes, tears, and jubilation: skiers racing the Dolomites, a figure skater reacting to a poor performance in Milan, a hockey player celebrated after an overtime winner, and teammates consoling one another after missed turns.
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