2006 Photo Contest, Sports Feature, 3rd prize
Photographer

Ezra Shaw

Getty Images

22 July, 2005

James Lilly (in water) and Alejandro Albor (diving) go for a swim after the Sadler's Ultra Challenge, a six-day wheelchair race that covers the 440km between Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska. The competition is the longest wheelchair and handcycle race in the world, attracting athletes from around the globe. James finished third in the wheelchair division and Alejandro second in the handcycle C division.

About the photographer

Ezra Shaw

Ezra Shaw has been working for Getty Images as staff photographer for more than 15 years. He began his career assisting many Sports Illustrated photographers in both London and N...

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