Great journalism without brilliant photography is like Christmas dinner without roast potatoes.
Getty Images' team of award-winning photographers covered more than 50,000 sports events in 2025, from grassroots tournaments watched by a few dozen fans to World Cups seen by millions around the globe.
BBC Sport brings you the best sports photos of the past 12 months - and the photographers explain the stories behind them.
Ever wondered how you get a picture at the top of the pole vault? What is a 'star filter'? And how much does luck play a part in capturing amazing images?
There's a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own photo...
