The most stunning photos across women's sports from the last month — NWSL championship, NYC Marathon, and more

Meredith CashDec 9, 2021, 19:34 IST

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With the NWSL Playoffs ramping up and the championship ending with the Washington Spirit's first-ever title, some of the world's top runners competing in the NYC Marathon, and the USWNT heading to Australia for the final games of its 2021 campaign, the last month has been busy in the world of women's sports.
Insider spoke with 10 of Getty Images' sports photographers about how they captured some of the most stunning shots in women's sports during November.
The photos below showcase women's soccer's best playing on the club and international stages, marathoners basking in the glory of completing one of the world's best-known courses, athletes competing in various action sports, and much more.
Here are 18 eye-catching Getty Images photos from women's sports throughout October.

11/07: Madison De Rozario of Australia pauses after the finish line after she won the Women's Wheelchair division during the 2021 New York City Marathon.

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11/07: Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the 2021 New York City Marathon.

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11/10: Isabella Wright of Team USA skis during Super G Training at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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11/11: Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA skis during a Slalom Training session at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado.

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11/14: Skateboarder Rayssa Leal of Brazil competes during the final for the SLS Super Crown World Championship in Jacksonville, Florida.

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11/14: Brazilian skateboarder Pamela Rosa reacts to winning the final for the SLS Super Crown World Championship in Jacksonville, Florida.

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11/20: The Washington Spirit celebrate winning the 2021 NWSL Championship.

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11/20: Kelley O'Hara and Andi Sullivan celebrate winning the 2021 NWSL Championship with the Washington Spirit

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11/27: USWNT striker Ashley Hatch celebrates after scoring a goal against Australia's Matildas.

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11/27: Sweden's Sandra Naeslund celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women's Ski Cross final of Audi FIS Cross World Cup 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

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11/27: Ashley Hatch (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of her USWNT career just 24 seconds after tipoff.

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11/27: Italy's Sofia Goggia skis the first run of the Women's Giant Slalom during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Killington, Vermont.

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11/27: USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan scores a goal against Australia from the penalty spot.

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11/27: Ramla Ali punches Isela Vera during their women's junior featherweight bout at The Hulu Theater at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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11/30: Stephany Mayor of Mexico battles for possession with Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan.

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11/30: Australian star Sam Kerr shoots on goal under pressure from USWNT defender Alana Cook.

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11/30: Mexico's Kenti Robles gestures during a friendly match against Canada.

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11/30: Ashley Hatch of the USWNT rises up for a header while competing against Australia.

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The most stunning photos across women's sports from the last month — NWSL championship, NYC Marathon, and more

11/07: Madison De Rozario of Australia pauses after the finish line after she won the Women's Wheelchair division during the 2021 New York City Marathon.

11/07: Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the 2021 New York City Marathon.

11/10: Isabella Wright of Team USA skis during Super G Training at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

11/11: Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA skis during a Slalom Training session at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado.

11/14: Skateboarder Rayssa Leal of Brazil competes during the final for the SLS Super Crown World Championship in Jacksonville, Florida.

11/14: Brazilian skateboarder Pamela Rosa reacts to winning the final for the SLS Super Crown World Championship in Jacksonville, Florida.

11/20: The Washington Spirit celebrate winning the 2021 NWSL Championship.

11/20: Kelley O'Hara and Andi Sullivan celebrate winning the 2021 NWSL Championship with the Washington Spirit

11/27: USWNT striker Ashley Hatch celebrates after scoring a goal against Australia's Matildas.

11/27: Sweden's Sandra Naeslund celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women's Ski Cross final of Audi FIS Cross World Cup 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.

11/27: Ashley Hatch (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of her USWNT career just 24 seconds after tipoff.

11/27: Italy's Sofia Goggia skis the first run of the Women's Giant Slalom during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Killington, Vermont.

11/27: USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan scores a goal against Australia from the penalty spot.

11/27: Ramla Ali punches Isela Vera during their women's junior featherweight bout at The Hulu Theater at New York's Madison Square Garden.

11/30: Stephany Mayor of Mexico battles for possession with Canada's Kadeisha Buchanan.

11/30: Australian star Sam Kerr shoots on goal under pressure from USWNT defender Alana Cook.

11/30: Mexico's Kenti Robles gestures during a friendly match against Canada.

11/30: Ashley Hatch of the USWNT rises up for a header while competing against Australia.