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What a shot! 25 amazing sports photos

Published 6:32 AM EDT, Tue July 26, 2016
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American hurdler Kendra Harrison dips her head as she wins a race Friday, July 22, at the Muller Anniversary Games in London. Harrison broke a world record in the process. She finished the 100-meter hurdles in 12.20 seconds, breaking a mark set in 1988 by Bulgaria's Yordanka Donkova.
American hurdler Kendra Harrison dips her head as she wins a race Friday, July 22, at the Muller Anniversary Games in London. Harrison broke a world record in the process. She finished the 100-meter hurdles in 12.20 seconds, breaking a mark set in 1988 by Bulgaria's Yordanka Donkova.
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Valentina Shevchenko punches Holly Holm during a UFC bout in Chicago on Saturday, July 23. Shevchenko won by unanimous decision.
Valentina Shevchenko punches Holly Holm during a UFC bout in Chicago on Saturday, July 23. Shevchenko won by unanimous decision.
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Chris Froome wears the yellow jersey as he and the rest of Team Sky celebrate <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F24%2Fsport%2Ftour-de-france-2016%2Findex.html" target="_blank">his Tour de France victory</a> on Sunday, July 24. It was the third career victory for Froome, a British rider who also won the Tour in 2013 and 2015.
Chris Froome wears the yellow jersey as he and the rest of Team Sky celebrate his Tour de France victory on Sunday, July 24. It was the third career victory for Froome, a British rider who also won the Tour in 2013 and 2015.
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A teddy bear sits by the racetrack Friday, July 22, as practice takes place for the Formula One race in Hungary.
A teddy bear sits by the racetrack Friday, July 22, as practice takes place for the Formula One race in Hungary.
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Albert Pujols' helmet goes flying after he was hit in the head by a Tony Barnette pitch on Tuesday, July 19. The Angels star recovered quickly and stayed in the game.
Albert Pujols' helmet goes flying after he was hit in the head by a Tony Barnette pitch on Tuesday, July 19. The Angels star recovered quickly and stayed in the game.
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Chinese weightlifter Lu Xiaojun trains in Beijing on Friday, July 22. He won Olympic gold four years ago.
Chinese weightlifter Lu Xiaojun trains in Beijing on Friday, July 22. He won Olympic gold four years ago.
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Ken Griffey Jr. wears his iconic backwards hat as he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24. Mike Piazza was also part of the Class of 2016.
Ken Griffey Jr. wears his iconic backwards hat as he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24. Mike Piazza was also part of the Class of 2016.
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Harumafuji throws Takayasu during the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, July 19. Harumafuji would go on to win the tournament.
Harumafuji throws Takayasu during the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday, July 19. Harumafuji would go on to win the tournament.
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The car of Wein Han and Jean-Pierre Garcin travels through the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia as they race in the Silk Way Rally on Friday, July 22. The event started in Moscow and ended in Beijing.
The car of Wein Han and Jean-Pierre Garcin travels through the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia as they race in the Silk Way Rally on Friday, July 22. The event started in Moscow and ended in Beijing.
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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt -- <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F22%2Fsport%2Fusain-bolt-olympic-games-rio-2016-russia-ban%2F" target="_blank">"the fastest man in the world"</a> -- interacts with spectators after he won the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in London on Friday, July 22.
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt -- "the fastest man in the world" -- interacts with spectators after he won the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in London on Friday, July 22.
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Cody Peterson falls off a bronco during a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Saturday, July 23.
Cody Peterson falls off a bronco during a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Saturday, July 23.
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From left, Draymond Green, DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Durant laugh on the bench during the United States' 111-74 victory over Argentina on Friday, July 22. The game in Las Vegas was a tuneup for the upcoming Olympics.
From left, Draymond Green, DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Durant laugh on the bench during the United States' 111-74 victory over Argentina on Friday, July 22. The game in Las Vegas was a tuneup for the upcoming Olympics.
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Costa Rica's Gloriana Villalobos slide-tackles U.S. winger Tobin Heath during an exhibition match in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 22.
Costa Rica's Gloriana Villalobos slide-tackles U.S. winger Tobin Heath during an exhibition match in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, July 22.
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Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F24%2Fmotorsport%2Fhungarian-grand-prix-lewis-hamilton%2Findex.html" target="_blank">winning the Hungary Grand Prix</a> on Sunday, July 24. It was the third straight victory for Hamilton, the 2015 champion, and he is now in first place in the overall standings.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungary Grand Prix on Sunday, July 24. It was the third straight victory for Hamilton, the 2015 champion, and he is now in first place in the overall standings.
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Maverick Weller of the St. Kilda Saints is tackled by Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, July 23.
Maverick Weller of the St. Kilda Saints is tackled by Western Bulldogs during an Australian Football League match in Melbourne on Saturday, July 23.
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Even the Phillie Phanatic has <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F11%2Fhealth%2Fpokemon-go-guide-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Pokemon fever.</a> The iconic mascot, left, tries to capture Pikachu during a Philadelphia Phillies game on Tuesday, July 19.
Even the Phillie Phanatic has Pokemon fever. The iconic mascot, left, tries to capture Pikachu during a Philadelphia Phillies game on Tuesday, July 19.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch -- joined by his wife, Samantha, and their son, Brexton -- kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 23. Busch had just won the Xfinity Series race there. He won the Sprint Cup race the next day for a weekend sweep.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch -- joined by his wife, Samantha, and their son, Brexton -- kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 23. Busch had just won the Xfinity Series race there. He won the Sprint Cup race the next day for a weekend sweep.
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American long jumper Ja'Mari Ward competes at the Under-20 World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Tuesday, July 19.
American long jumper Ja'Mari Ward competes at the Under-20 World Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on Tuesday, July 19.
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Triathletes swim during the Ironman race in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday, July 19.
Triathletes swim during the Ironman race in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday, July 19.
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An athlete goes airborne during the Moscow City Games on Saturday, July 23.
An athlete goes airborne during the Moscow City Games on Saturday, July 23.
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French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie -- the world-record holder in the event -- clears the bar during the Diamond League meet in London on Friday, July 22. He won with a jump of 5.9 meters (19.36 feet).
French pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie -- the world-record holder in the event -- clears the bar during the Diamond League meet in London on Friday, July 22. He won with a jump of 5.9 meters (19.36 feet).
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Czech diver Michal Navratil prepares to launch himself from a platform in La Rochelle, France, on Thursday, July 21. He was training at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
Czech diver Michal Navratil prepares to launch himself from a platform in La Rochelle, France, on Thursday, July 21. He was training at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
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Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas is surrounded by Chicago Sky defenders during a WNBA game in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, July 22.
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas is surrounded by Chicago Sky defenders during a WNBA game in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, July 22.
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Oakland outfielder Coco Crisp is unable to catch a fly ball during a home game against Tampa Bay on Saturday, July 23.
Oakland outfielder Coco Crisp is unable to catch a fly ball during a home game against Tampa Bay on Saturday, July 23.
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Cyclists race past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the last stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, July 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F19%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fwhat-a-shot-sports-0719%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See 24 amazing sports photos from last week</a>
Cyclists race past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the last stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, July 24. See 24 amazing sports photos from last week
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