10 of the best pictures from the 11th day of the Paris Games

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Even before the backdrop was discussed, it was clear that the Olympic Games in Paris would be a spectacle.

The world’s best athletes twist, contort, jump and dive in ways most of us can’t even imagine. Combined with the backdrop of one of the world’s most famous cities, Paris and its surroundings, it becomes a photographer’s dream.

Here are some of the best images from Day 11 of the Olympics on Tuesday, from the swimming pool to the track to the tough individual competition.

Water sports continue to inspire

Aquatics have produced some of the most spectacular images of the Paris Games, and this was again the case on Tuesday with the synchronized swimming and sailing competitions.

Big day on the track for athletes and photographers

Some of the most exciting events of Tuesday took place on the track. The men’s long jump produced a new champion in the Greek Miltiadis Tentoglou, who also delivered some sensational shots. In the women’s 200-meter race, the American Gabrielle Thomas ran a dominant final for the gold medal.

Different perspectives on 1v1 sports

From martial arts to rock climbing to table tennis, the Olympics feature a wealth of individual competitions. The wide variety of events offers photographers unique perspectives to capture the games.