The Spanish photographer Victor Seco is among the three finalists for the photo of the year award, in the annual contest organized by World Athletics. His photo, captured on August 13, 2026, during the final of the 3000-meter steeplechase at the European Championships in Birmingham, captures the moment when the German athlete Lea Meyer sinks into the water of the estuary, while her rivals overtake her and she loses all chances of winning a medal.
If you like the photo and want to support Victor to win the prize, like this Instagram post, since public voting accounts for 25% of the final decision. If you share it with your followers, you’ll also give him a good boost. The 75% remaining will come from the opinion of the jury, composed of Usain Bolt, Dawn Harper-Nelson, Christel El Saneh, Pascal Rondeau and Dan Vernon. You can vote until this Sunday, November 15. The winner will be announced on November 28 and the prize will be awarded the following day in Monaco. There is no cash prize for the winner, but the honor of receiving this award will fill the winning photographer with pride.
