2011 Sports Picture Story
First Place - Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
This is a documentary photo-project, dedicated to St.-Petersburg FC Zenit ultras. ultras are highly organized faithful football fans, notable for emotional and showy support of their team on both home and away games..Ultras terrace at stadium
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Fans are preparing drawn banner before match (choreography).
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Tattoo on the fan’s back. “Zenit Saint-Petersburg”
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ultras going by buses to away game.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Movement of ultras to the stadium
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ultras are bringing part of the canvas to the stadium.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
At fan virage. Supporting team.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Fan celebrating goal.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Choreography. Fan under canvas.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ultras are using pyrotechnics during the match.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Fans breaking through to the ground after FC Zenit’s Championship.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
First Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ultras are swimming in fountain.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Semi professional mix-fight contest "Strelka" in Saint-Petersburg. Very popular in ultra-right nationalistic movement.
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Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ready to fight.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ring at old factory.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Battle.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Ultra right fighter Pitbull.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Close combat.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Foots of fighters.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Very close combat in sand.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Final kicks.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Blood on face.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
After battle.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Second Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Fighter in water.
Misha Domzhilov/Freelance
Third Place - Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Every player makes the team at Deer Trail High School a school that usually graduates around 17 students a year. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Residents of Deer Trail turn out for the Rodeo Parade as the football team and volleyball team ride past on their float. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
The Deer Trail Eagles celebrate their first win of the season over the Briggsdale Falcons on their home field 48-28. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Deer Trail Eagles sophomore Corey Haight succumbs to the heat and nerves before a tri-scrimmage at Flagler high school. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Deer Trail quarterback is tackled in their game against Weldon Valley at Weldona, CO. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Head coach Aaron watches his younger boys in their game against Weldon Valley when the starters were pulled after the Eagles went 45 points ahead. The Eagles won 74-6. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
The Deer Trail athletic director Karee Klassen checks on Shawn LeDoux who is out for the game after making 2 touchdown receptions against the Otis Bulldogs at home. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Gina Hrelja and James Singer share a kiss after the Deer Trail Eagles teams played against the Weldon Valley teams. The girls volleyball lost but the football team won their final regular season game and moved into the playoffs. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
After clearing the table's the team is introduced to the Deer Trail Eagles alumni dinner at the school. The homecoming dance can't start till the alumni meeting is over and all the tables and trash are put away. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Deer Trail sophomore Corey Haight goes air born through a hole in the Weldon Valley defense in their final regular season game at Weldona, CO. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Deer Trail Eagles mom's Rebecca Myers and Linda Conway and her daughter Shannon Dickey watch as the Briggsdale Falcons go up by 6 points in the first quarter in Deer Trail. . 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Third Place - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Kenny Fields carries Chris Mangino because of a hurt ankle as Deer Trail heads to the end zone for halftime during their playoff game against Eads high school at Eads. Deer Trail didn't find their game in the first half and were put out of the playoffs. 6 man football
Joe Amon/The Denver Post
Honorable Mention - Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
New Zealand Winter Games is unique in the world of winter sports. It provides the ultimate testing ground where the athletes can experiment and explore their limits against world class competition...Competitors in the 2011 Snow Board Half Pipe Qualifier at Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort..
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Skiers riding the 89-metre Magic Carpet conveyor belt at Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort...
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Cross Country skiers take off in a mass start at Snow Farm in Wanaka...
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Skiers reflected in the window at Coronet Peak
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
An adaptive skier competing in the giant slalom during the 2011 Winter Games at Coronet Peak....
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A snowboarder practices for the slopestyle event while skiers ride the chairlift at Snow Park Cardrona, New Zealand
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Crowds watching the Snowboard Half Pipe Finals during the Winter Games at Coronet Peak...
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
The shadow of of a Snowboarder during the Snowboard Half Pipe Finals during the 2011 Winter Games at Cardrona Alpine Resort..
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Skiers and Snowboarders at Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort...
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A rider in a cape racing in the dog sledding championships at Snow Farm
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A skier competing in the Giant Slalom during the 2011 Winter Games at Coronet Peak...
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Competitors share a drink in an outdoor hot tub after completing the days events at Snow farm in Cardrona, New Zealand
Lise Wiltse
Honorable Mention - Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A mud covered racer belly-crawls through one of a red clay mud pit at the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. STORY SUMMARY: The mud challenge attracts hundreds of participants and was held on a 5 mile off-road course with many obstacles including a thick red clay mud pit, hills, walls to climb, tire obstacles, log and wall obstacles and lots and lots of mud. Strictly a team event, participants were allowed to help each other and could not leave a teammate behind. Teams consist of 4 members and all team members had to complete each obstacle and finish together. "THE MUD CHALLENGE"
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A mud covered runner gets to his feet after crawling through muddy sewer pipes at the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Wet and muddy racers make their way over and under logs as the try to get through one of the large mud pits at the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. The challenge attracts hundreds of participants and was held on a 5 mile off-road course with many obstacles including a thick red clay mud pit, hills, walls to climb, tire obstacles, log and wall obstacles and lots and lots of mud. Strictly a team event, participants were allowed to help each other and could not leave a teammate behind. Teams consist of 4 members and all team members had to complete each obstacle and finish together.
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A mud covered racer is affraid he'll get mud in his eyes if he opens them and eventually solicited help from teammates who cleaned the mud off with water at the Marine Mud Challenge Race. "THE MUD CHALLENGE"
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A woman has some difficulty as she tries to ease herself over an obstacle at the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A man runs though a creek as part of the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
One racer gives a muddy helping hand to another at the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011. The race is strictly a team event and teammates are encouraged to help each other.."THE MUD CHALLENGE"
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
A wet and muddy racer goes through some mud during the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. The challenge attracts hundreds of participants and was held on a 5 mile off-road course with many obstacles including a thick red clay mud pit, hills, walls to climb, tire obstacles, log and wall obstacles and lots and lots of mud. Strictly a team event, participants were allowed to help each other and could not leave a teammate behind. Teams consist of 4 members and all team members had to complete each obstacle and finish together. "THE MUD CHALLENGE"
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Racers make their way though a muddy hole before clawing their way up a muddy hill during the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
Mud encrusted racers scale a wall during the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011.."THE MUD CHALLENGE"
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
After 5 miles of mud and obstacles, muddy racers sprint toward the finish line during the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
Honorable Mention - 2011 Sports Picture Story
After they finish the race, runners clean themselves with the help of a fire hose during the Marine Mud Challenge Race Saturday afternoon May 14, 2011 at Fort Gordon. The challenge attracts hundreds of participants and was held on a 5 mile off-road course with many obstacles including a thick red clay mud pit, hills, walls to climb, tire obstacles, log and wall obstacles and lots and lots of mud. Strictly a team event, participants were allowed to help each other and could not leave a teammate behind. Teams consist of 4 members and all team members had to complete each obstacle and finish together. "THE MUD CHALLENGE".
Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle