Best Rio images from photographer Cameron Spencer

Amber MatsumotoAugust 15, 2016, 1:37 AM UTC

When all future “best sports photos ever” galleries are compiled, it's likely to include the one of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt that tore up the internet Sunday night. Snapped by Getty Images photographer Cameron Spencer, it perfectly represents the domination that has made Bolt one of history's most iconic athletes.

Check out some of Spencer’s best images from the Rio Olympics.

<p>Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men’s 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men’s 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Dmitry Kroyter of Israel competes in the Men’s High Jump qualification on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Dmitry Kroyter of Israel competes in the Men’s High Jump qualification on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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<p>Gisele Bundchen walks on the stage during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Gisele Bundchen walks on the stage during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Aron Szilagyi of Hungary and Aliaksandr Buikevich of Belarus compete during the men’s individual sabre on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 3 on August 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Aron Szilagyi of Hungary and Aliaksandr Buikevich of Belarus compete during the men’s individual sabre on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 3 on August 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Henry Frayne of Australia competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Henry Frayne of Australia competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Jessica Ennis-Hill of Great Britain during the Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put Qualifying Round – Group B on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Jessica Ennis-Hill of Great Britain during the Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put Qualifying Round – Group B on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Athletes compete during the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Athletes compete during the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Juan Monaco of Argentina hits during the men’s second round singles match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on Day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Juan Monaco of Argentina hits during the men’s second round singles match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on Day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Tennis Centre on August 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>United States players celebrats a point during the Women’s Preliminary Pool B match between the Netherlands and the United States on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracanazinho on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — United States players celebrats a point during the Women’s Preliminary Pool B match between the Netherlands and the United States on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracanazinho on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium competes during the Women’s Heptathlon High Jump on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium competes during the Women’s Heptathlon High Jump on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Russian player block the ball during the Preliminary Pool A match between South Korea and Russia on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracanazinho on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Russian player block the ball during the Preliminary Pool A match between South Korea and Russia on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracanazinho on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump Qualifying Round on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Jessica Ennis-Hill (R) of Great Britain and Brianne Theisen Eaton of Canada react after the Women’s Heptathlon 800m on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Jessica Ennis-Hill (R) of Great Britain and Brianne Theisen Eaton of Canada react after the Women’s Heptathlon 800m on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Cleopatra Borel of Trinidad and Tobago competes in the Women’s Shot Put qualification on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Cleopatra Borel of Trinidad and Tobago competes in the Women’s Shot Put qualification on Day 7 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>Oluwakemi Adekoya of Bahrain compete in round one of the Women’s 400m on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — Oluwakemi Adekoya of Bahrain compete in round one of the Women’s 400m on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

<p>English Gardner of the United States, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica and Tori Bowie of the United States compete during the Women’s 100m Final with on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) </p> — English Gardner of the United States, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica and Tori Bowie of the United States compete during the Women’s 100m Final with on Day 8 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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