The best sports portraits tell the unique story of the athlete. Before contacting any photographer, it’s therefore important to consider what narrative or message you want to convey.

From the picture of Muhammid Ali standing over his opponent Sonny Liston, to Usian Bolt soaring ahead to the finish line, the greatest sports photography is unforgettable.

Sport is an obsession for millions of people all over the world, so there’s no doubting this type of photography matters.

There’s all sorts of exciting sports events coming up this summer, both those at professional and amateur level.