A picture that shows participation in a game or sports event. Peak-action pictures during competitive events should be included in this category.
First Place
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Jav: LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Adam Sebastian Helcelet of the Czech Republic competes in the Men's Decathlon Javelin during day nine of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 12, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
Second Place
Doug Kapustin, Freelance for The Washington Post
Power LIft: MANASSAS, VA - July 22: In a culmination of her workout at The Shop, and with the encouragement of (L-R) Joey Morton, Andrew Burleson, and gym owner, Jason Albrecht, Ana Perez dead lifts 425 pounds in Manassas on Saturday. Perez, 34, holds state titles in Virginia for powerlifting. She has struggled with drug addiction in the past but is now using her passion for powerlifting as a way to help her stay clean.
Third Place
Ricky Carioti, The Washington Post
Untitled: Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris (13) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown on the first series in the first quarter in a game against The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Md.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Bath Time: LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sebastian Martos of Spain falls during the the Men's 3000 metres Steeplechase during day three of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 6, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
Award of Excellence
John McDonnell, The Washington Post
Fumble: Washington's Pete Robertson, left, causes Green Bay quarterback Joe Callahan to fumble in the 3rd quarter during the Washington Redskins defeat of the Green Bay Packers in the 2nd pre-season game at FedEx Field in Landover MD.
Award of Excellence
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Royal Pan: BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 31: Eric Hosmer #35 of the Kansas City Royals runs the bases after hitting an RBI double against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.