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For over 150 years, the Kentucky Derby has been more than a race. It’s a cultural ritual where sport, fashion, and tradition converge for a moment that feels unmistakably American. Every spring in Louisville, generations gather to celebrate the pageantry, the anticipation, and the roar of the crowd as the starting gates open. And when the race begins, every second and moment matters. A team of 7 photographers and editors, 14 remote cameras, 20 horses and jockeys and 150,000 fans combine to produce thousands of breathtaking images, documenting the fastest two minutes in sports. Through Getty Images’ world-class editorial coverage and archival imagery—from historic race-day moments to the energy of Churchill Downs today—explore more defining sport moments with Picture This Nation: America’s 250th, a curated storytelling resource hub by Getty Images’ content experts ➡️ bit.ly/4vg5DNr Stay tuned for more content and inspiration throughout 2026 | #GettyImages #PictureThisNation #Editorial #Archive #Sport | @GettySport

Pets are shaping the future of wellness 🐾 VisualGPS reports a 73% increase in pet searches from CPG brands, signaling how central pets have become to wellness and lifestyle narratives. What does that mean for brands? bit.ly/41YWxas 📷 Maria Korneeva, 1630163213

Terri Irwin and Robert Irwin joke around as they arrive at the Steve Irwin gala to support the charity Wildlife Warriors at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. More #GettyVideo #SteveIrwinGala @TerriIrwin @RobertIrwin🎥Ethan Miller 👉t.ly/Q9Ka5

Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Beth Grant, and Kathy Baker attend the Netflix-hosted Los Angeles Premiere of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles, California. #GettyVideo #RemarkablyBrightCreatures 🎥 Adam Jason Finmann 👉 shorturl.at/xmPoh

Supporters of FC Internazionale celebrate the victory of 21° Scudetto of Serie A at Piazza Duomo in Milan, Italy. More #GettySportVideo #SerieA #Scudetto @Inter_tr🎥Andrea Cremascoli 👉t.ly/DYwnn

Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Miami, his third victory in a row. 📸: James Sutton, Rudy Carezzevoli

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after winning over Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-1, 6-2 in the Men's Final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 tournament at La Caja Magica. Sinner becomes the first tennis male player to win 5 Masters titles in a row. 📸: David Ramos, Clive Brunskill

Don’t miss premier coverage of fashion’s most prestigious event! As the Official Photographer of the 2026 Met Gala, Getty Images will bring unparalleled coverage of the invitation‑only event, capturing every aspect of the night. From red carpet arrivals and departures to candid images inside the party and live performances, Getty Images will deliver exclusive coverage that can’t be found anywhere else. For instant access to Met Gala coverage, explore Access by Getty Images to browse, license and share content to your personal social channels and feeds. Powered by @greenfly's leading technology and Getty Images’ editorial excellence, this new platform enables talent, publicists, designers, stylists and industry professionals to leverage high‑quality visuals from major entertainment moments as they are happening from a trusted source ➡️ access.greenfly.site

King Charles III rides onboard the Coast Guard’s console boat during a Coast Guard briefing in Hamilton, Bermuda. #GettyVideo 🎥 @ChrisJack_Getty 👉 shorturl.at/TOjXd

Jane Fonda attends the opening night gala of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, celebrating a screening of "Barefoot in the Park" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. #GettyVideo #TCMFF #JaneFonda 🎥 Frazer Harrison 👉 shorturl.at/jPB25

Dwayne Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep and Matt Damon during the ceremony as Stanley Tucci And Emily Blun receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. #GettyVideo 🎥 Dave Tolley 👉 shorturl.at/ZtE1H

Teyana Taylor attends the 2026 Billboard Women In Music at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. More #GettyVideo #BBWomenInMusic #TeyanaTaylor 🎥 Olivia McCrary 👉 shorturl.at/Y89wU

Audrey Nuna, Ejae, and Rei Ami attend the 2026 Billboard Women In Music at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. More #GettyVideo #BBWomenInMusic #AudreyNuna #Ejae #ReiAmi #KPopDemonHunters #Huntrix 🎥 Olivia McCrary 👉 shorturl.at/Y89wU

Digital signage is displayed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the match between Atlanta United and CF Montréal in Atlanta, Georgia. #GettyVideo 🎥 @TheOnlyCox 👉 shorturl.at/0lrCr

A spectator wearing a feathered hat looks on from the infield ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. #GettyVideo 🎥 @AlexSlitzPhoto 👉 shorturl.at/swYtm

An attendee poses wearing a dress of roses as racegoers attend the 152th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. #GettyVideo 🎥 Andy Lyons 👉 shorturl.at/i4NF4

Renegade runs on the track during morning training ahead of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. #GettyVideo #KentuckyDerby #Renegade 🎥 @MichaelMReaves 👉shorturl.at/O9vrT

Juan Soto #22 of the New York @Mets heads to the outfield during batting practice before the game against the Washington @Nationals at @CitiField in New York City. More #GettySportVideo #LGM @MLB 🎥 @ElsaGarrison 👉 shorturl.at/gMcsC

Demonstrators hold banners, flags and signs as they march from the National Mall to Franklin Park for International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, in Washington, DC. #GettyVideo 🎥 @alexwongcw 👉 shorturl.at/nJsEm

The #ArtemisII astronauts, Pilot Victor Glover, commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch, and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen of @csa_asc visit the New York Stock Exchange on May 1, 2026. The astronauts were honored on the trading floor by NYSE President Lynn Martin and @NYSE employees in recognition of their historic record for the farthest any human has ever traveled into space. @NASA @astro_reid @AstroVicGlover @Astro_Christina @Astro_Jeremy #GettyVideo 🎥Michael M. Santiago 👉shorturl.at/NtMeQ