World Press Photo 2013

Home > About epa > Awards > World Press Photo 2013 - Sports Action

World Press Photo 2013

Sports Action, Second Prize Stories

Photographer: Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Golden medal winner Jiyeon Kim of Korea kisses his medal during award ceremony of the Women's Sabre Individual Fencing for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 01 August

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Golden medal winner Jiyeon Kim of Korea kisses his medal during award ceremony of the Women's Sabre Individual Fencing  for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 01 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category fo​r Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on​ 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nicolas Limbach of Germany (L) in action against Jingzhi Wang of China (R) during their Men's Sabre T​eam Placement 5-6 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 0

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category fo​r Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on​ 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nicolas Limbach of Germany (L) in action against Jingzhi Wang of China (R) during their Men's Sabre T​eam Placement 5-6 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 03 August 2012. EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nikolay Kovalev of Russia reacts after his victory over Rares Dumitrescu of Romania (unseen) following their Men's Sabre Individual Fencing Bronze medal match for the London 2012 Oly

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nikolay Kovalev of Russia  reacts after his victory over Rares Dumitrescu of Romania (unseen) following their Men's Sabre Individual Fencing Bronze medal match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 29 July 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ruben Limardo Gascon of Venezuela reacts after his victory over US Seth Kelsey (unseen) following their Men's Epee Individual Fencing semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Game

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ruben Limardo Gascon of Venezuela reacts after his victory over US Seth Kelsey (unseen) following their Men's Epee Individual Fencing semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 01 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Max Hartung of Germany leaves the fight's position after his victory over Luigi Tarantino of Italy during their Man's Sabre Individual competition in London, Britain, 29 July 2012. E

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Max Hartung of Germany leaves the fight's position after his victory over Luigi Tarantino of Italy during their Man's Sabre Individual competition in London, Britain, 29 July 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Alaaeldin Abouelkassem of Egypt (top) in action against Peter Joppich of Germany (C) during their Men's Foil Individual Round16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Brit

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Alaaeldin Abouelkassem of Egypt (top) in action against Peter Joppich of Germany (C) during their Men's Foil Individual Round16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 31 July 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yuki Ota of Japan reacts after beating Peter Joppich (unseen) of Germany in last game of the Men's Foil Team Semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 05

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yuki Ota of Japan reacts after beating Peter Joppich (unseen) of Germany in last game of the  Men's Foil Team Semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 05 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Courtney Hurley of US in action against Violetta Kolobova of Russia (unseen) during their Women's Epee Team Bronze medal match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 04

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Courtney Hurley of US in action against Violetta Kolobova of Russia (unseen) during their Women's Epee Team Bronze medal match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 04 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yuki Ota (C) of Japan with his teammates celebrate their team victory over Germany during their Men's Foil Team Semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain,

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yuki Ota (C) of Japan with his teammates celebrate their team victory over Germany during their Men's Foil Team Semi final match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 05 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Anca Maroiu of Romania reacts after her victory over Anna Sivkova of Russia (unseen) following their Women's Individual Epee Round 16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Anca Maroiu of Romania reacts after her victory over Anna Sivkova of Russia (unseen) following their Women's Individual Epee Round 16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 30 July 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Alaaeldin Abouelkassem of Egypt celebrates his victory over Peter Joppich of Germany (unseen) during their Men's Foil Individual Round16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in Lon

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Alaaeldin Abouelkassem of Egypt celebrates his victory over Peter Joppich of Germany (unseen) during their Men's Foil Individual Round16 match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 31 July 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Aldo Montano of Italy reacts after beating Aliaksandr Buikevich (unseen) of Belarus during their Men's Sabre Team Quarter finals match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Bri

This picture by Russian photographer Sergei Ilnitsky of the European Pressphoto Agency won the 2nd Prize in the Sports category for Sports Action Stories with 'The Golden Touch - Fencing at the Olympics' in the 56th World Press Photo Contest, it was announced by the organizers on 15 February 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Aldo Montano of Italy reacts after beating Aliaksandr Buikevich (unseen) of Belarus during their Men's Sabre Team Quarter finals match for the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, 03 August 2012.  EPA/Sergei Ilnitsky