Sports, 1st prize
Donald Miralle, Jr.
Getty Images
Getty Images
26 June, 2005
Sports Portfolio: World-record holder Aaron Peirsol streamlines off the wall after the 200m backstroke preliminary heats during the Santa Clara Grand Prix. Peirsol did not qualify for the finals, but went on to break his own record two weeks later at the World Championships.
Donald Miralle, Jr.
After completing his Bachelor's degree in fine arts at UCLA and working as a photo assistant in Los Angeles, Donald Miralle landed an entry-level job with Allsport Photography. H...
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