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 ...

For centuries, the medina acted as a political and economic hub whose influence radiated throughout the Middle East. Royals resided here, international trade took place here and cultures developed ...