Now, that image – which was captured by French photographer, Jerome Brouillet, shooting for the AFP – has made TIME magazine’s coveted, annual list of the top 100 photos for 2024.

The mind-bending shot of Gabriel Medina taken by Jerome Brouillet during the Olympic surfing event in Teahupo’o won the overall Gold award and best photo in the ‘Aquatic’ sports.

Tahiti-based Medina was captured ... to extremes to get the best shots, much like those they photograph. It’s designed to recognize and celebrate incredible sports images and the photographers ...