Images selected from more than 22,000 submissions around the world
SALT LAKE CITY – Six members of the Utah Athletics photography staff have been recognized for their work, being named finalists in various categories for the World Sports Photography Awards.
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The photographers include Jackson Bilawa ("Other" category), Sophia Kuder (Baseball), Keller Nienau (Football) and Eli Rehmer (Winter Sports); in addition, Davis Kuhn (Urban and Extreme) and Liv Medivitz (Ice Hockey) were recognized for outstanding photos outside of their work with Utah Athletics.
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The group of six are among an even larger photo team that manages coverage of all Utah Athletics events, promotional shoots and specialty photos.
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The World Sports Photography Awards is the world's biggest and most prestigious sports photography competition. Photographers from around the world submitted more than 22,000 images in 24 sporting categories for consideration—made more challenging in a year with an Olympic Games.
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Each of the four Utah Athletics photos can be viewed below, with the full gallery of finalists available here.
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Jackson Bilawa - "Other" Category Across the floor, Kamryn Gibadlo raising her fist gave the perfect chance at a celebration photo...but the ball had other plans, coming front and center into the foreground.
Sophia Kuder - Baseball Category Utah's Core Jackson tags a runner out during the 2024 baseball season at Smith's Ballpark.
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Keller Nienau - Football Category Running back Micah Bernard on the sideline during a 2024 Utah Football game.
Eli Rehmer - Winter Sports Category Kaja Norbye skied to All-American honors in giant slalom at the 2024 NCAA Championships.
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Judges from around the world will now evaluate the finalists, with the winning photos to be announced soon.
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