Wipeout/Airborne by Tim Clayton

Tim Clayton worked for The Sydney Morning Herald for 18 years before become a freelancer in 2008.

He has covered eight Olympic Games, five Rugby World Cups, and the FIFA World Cup. He recently relocated to the New York area and is represented by Corbis.

Tim has received eight World Press Photo awards, including three first place prizes in 1994, 2004 and 2007.

Wipeout/Airborne

Sports, Honorable Mention prize singles

00-03-1996

Since women gained the right to compete in Australia's surf lifesaving competitions three years ago, the number of all-female crews has been steadily growing. Shot at the New South Wales championships, this picture shows a wipeout, when a boat hits a wave and becomes airborne. One of the crew was injured as the boat crashed back into the surf.

Commissioned by: The Sydney Morning Herald