The Eyes of History 2009

The White House News Photographers Association

Jonathan Newton

The Washington Post

COLLAPSE
Participants in the women's Heptathlon collapse and embrace each other after the finish of the grueling two-day event in Beijing, Aug. 16, 2008. The women participate in seven athletic events that include the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter run, long jump, javelin throw and the 800-meter run as the final event. Nataliia Dobryska of the Ukraine won gold.

photo by Jonathan Newton