GLOBAL Sport Portrait of the Year
1st Place
Ryan Pierse
“This picture is an amazing demonstration for how strong and graceful Taekwondo can be, showing Julyana AlSadeq’s very focused face and powerful stance. Ryan Pierse’s photo captures not only her great athletic skill, but also the big Olympic spirit of hard work and determination. The shadow and chain behind her give a strong feeling of tension, like she is hanging in the air.”