As we enter our third year of creating The FIFTY, our photography continues to add depth to our stories. In this way, the athletes' true essence and authenticity are captured. During Year 2, our photos were often more powerful than words alone in connecting with audiences.
Here is a sampling of the best images from The Fifty in 2024 chosen by our editors.
From top left to right: Dallas Seavey, Boog Krol, Liam Garner, John Crimber, Steven Holtz, Eric Larsen and Omari Jones.
From top left to right: Déja Lee, Glen Plake, Jasmin Paris, Brisa Hennessy, Olivia Reeves, Zack Giffin, Hannah Kearney's training logs and Nicole Hensley.
From top left to right: Dénis Bouanga, Kemit-Amon Lewis, Chris Koch and Zack Giffin.
Photos by the Associated Press, Getty Images, Professional Bowlers Association, Bull Stock Media, University of Michigan, Sam Bricker, USA Boxing, University of California-Irvine, Christian Pondella, Jacob Zocherman, USA Weightlifting, Grant Gunderson, Zeal Optics + Burton, PJ Davis, Julia Doyle.