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BBC Sport and Getty Images present a selection of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto a figure skater in a blue costume performs a deep lunge on ice, arching backward with one arm extended and the other reaching down, against a smooth white background.
Red Bull Formula 1 drivers celebrate on the podium, spraying champagne as red, white, and blue confetti fills the air. Racing suits display Oracle and Mobil 1 logos.
Samoan players in white and blue uniforms celebrate on the field. They gesture with raised arms and point upward after a match, with stadium lights and flags in the background.
American football player in teal uniform runs with the ball while being tackled by an opponent in white and blue on a grassy field during a game.
A rally car with Red Bull and sponsor logos is airborne on a narrow road, kicking up autumn leaves. Trees with golden foliage frame the scene, suggesting a forest setting during a race.
Gymnast in a red uniform performs on the rings under bright arena lights, suspended mid-air with blurred lights creating a dramatic effect in the background.
Cyclists race on a wet mountain road with lush greenery and a waterfall in the background. A helicopter hovers overhead, and a blue road sign with Chinese characters is visible above the cyclists.
A packed arena with tiered seating surrounds a brightly lit boxing ring at the center. Blue circular panels hang from the ceiling, and dramatic lighting highlights the venue’s grand architecture.
A Formula 1 car with Red Bull and Oracle branding speeds along a track featuring a large star design in red, white, and blue, resembling the Texas flag.
Two sumo wrestlers grapple in a match, one pushing against the other’s face while both wear traditional mawashi belts in a dimly lit arena.
Gymnast in a blue and white uniform performs a high bar routine, captured mid-flip above the apparatus under bright spotlights in an indoor arena.
A group of cyclists races along a sunlit road lined with lush greenery and colorful flowers, passing under decorative metal arches covered in vines.
Two Australian rules football players contest possession, one holding the ball tightly while being tackled by an opponent in a black jersey during a physical play.
Motorcycle racer in black and red gear speeds along a track on a Dynavolt-branded bike, with motion blur emphasizing high speed against a colorful background.
A single sculler rows across calm water in a long, narrow boat, with blurred autumn foliage in shades of yellow and orange reflected on the surface.
A packed baseball stadium at sunset with bright floodlights illuminating the field. A silhouetted fan waves a towel in the foreground as players are positioned on the diamond.
American football player in orange catches the ball near the end zone as three defenders in white and red dive and reach to block during a crowded stadium game.

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Take a look at last week’s gallery and come back next Tuesday for more great sport photos of the week.

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