Incredible photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics taken at the perfect time

Talia LakritzAug 2, 2024, 23:52 IST

Brazil's Gabriel Medina competed in men's surfing.JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images<ul class="summary-list"><li>Photographers at the 2024 Paris Olympics have captured memorable moments during the games.</li><li>Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina appeared to float midair in a photo by Jerome Brouillet.</li></ul>When <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youngest-and-oldest-athletes-competing-at-paris-summer-olympics-2024-7">Olympic athletes</a> jump, swim, or run at record-setting speeds, finding the right moment to snap a photo can be challenging.Photographers at the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-olympics-womens-gymnastics-leotards-hidden-details-2024-7">2024 Paris Olympics</a> are up to the task, capturing incredible action shots, triumphant victories, and even a few viral moments.These Olympic photos were taken at the perfect time.

Photographer Loic Venance found the perfect angle to document the moon's apparent position inside the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower.

The Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower.LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images

In a photo by Arturo Holmes, Snoop Dogg looked like he couldn't believe his eyes at the women's gymnastics qualification.

Snoop Dogg at the women's gymnastics qualification.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina appeared to float midair in an incredible shot by Jerome Brouillet.

Brazil's Gabriel Medina competed in men's surfing.JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images

In a match against Great Britain, the Irish women's rugby team executed a dramatic lift called a lineout to catch the ball.

Great Britain and Ireland competed in a women's rugby match.CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images

Team USA's Trinity Rodman leaped over Germany's Alexandra Popp in the women's soccer group B match.

Trinity Rodman at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Brad Smith/ISI/Getty Images

Yusuf Dikec, a sharpshooter representing Turkey, attracted attention for his lack of advanced gear and nonchalant stance.

Turkey's Savval Ilayda Tarhan and Yususf Dikec at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Manish Swarup/AP

Katie Ledecky made it difficult for camera operators to show her in the same frame as other swimmers with her incredible speed.

Katie Ledecky was far ahead of her competitors at the 2024 Paris Olympics.SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images

Stephen Nedoroscik emerged as the breakout star of the US men's gymnastics team for his pommel-horse prowess.

Team USA celebrated Stephen Nedoroscik's pommel horse routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Abbie Parr/AP

Marijan Murat photographed Simone Biles' teammates celebrating the floor exercise that helped Team USA clinch the women's all-around team gold medal.

Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images

Emmanuel Dunand captured Anthony Jeanjean of France flying through the air during the men's cycling BMX freestyle park final.

Anthony Jeanjean at the men's cycling BMX freestyle park final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images

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