50 of Gold Coast’s best sporting photos: June

Gold Coast may have a reputation as the ultimate place to relax but our athletes don’t always see things that way. Take a look at our best sporting photos of 2021. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS

Nic Darveniza, Tom Boswell and Callum Dick

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July 7, 2021 - 10:07AM

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Sam Flanders of the Suns looks on during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

1/50HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Sam Flanders of the Suns looks on during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) first grade clash between Helensvale Hogs (Blue) and Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators (Green). Match Played at Helensvale. Dylan Wooster. Pic Mike Batterham

2/50Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) first grade clash between Helensvale Hogs (Blue) and Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators (Green). Match Played at Helensvale. Dylan Wooster. Pic Mike Batterham

3/50Broadbeach Cats v Redland-Victoria Point Sharks QAFL Round 11 Match Played at Broadbeach. Pic Mike Batterham

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Alex Sexton marks during a Gold Coast Sus AFL training session at Metricon Stadium on April 28, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

4/50GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Alex Sexton marks during a Gold Coast Sus AFL training session at Metricon Stadium on April 28, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) clash between No.1 Griffith Uni Colleges Knights (Red/Black) and No.3 Nerang Bulls (Maroon) at Glennon Park Nerang. Cam Dodd. Pic Mike Batterham

5/50Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) clash between No.1 Griffith Uni Colleges Knights (Red/Black) and No.3 Nerang Bulls (Maroon) at Glennon Park Nerang. Cam Dodd. Pic Mike Batterham

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Coach Tahnee Norris of Queensland celebrates victory after the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

6/50SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Coach Tahnee Norris of Queensland celebrates victory after the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) clash between No.1 Griffith Uni Colleges Knights (Red/Black) and No.3 Nerang Bulls (Maroon) at Pappas Way Nerang. Cam Dodd. Pic Mike Batterham

8/50Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) clash between No.1 Griffith Uni Colleges Knights (Red/Black) and No.3 Nerang Bulls (Maroon) at Pappas Way Nerang. Cam Dodd. Pic Mike Batterham

Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) First Grade clash between Gold Coast Eagles (Blue/Gold) and Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators (Green) at James Overell Park, Southport. Pic Mike Batterham

9/50Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) First Grade clash between Gold Coast Eagles (Blue/Gold) and Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators (Green) at James Overell Park, Southport. Pic Mike Batterham

HOLD NOT FOR ONLINE CONTACT COURIER-MAIL PIC DESK FOR USE........ Beaudesert sprinter Riley Day is counting down the days to compete at her first Olympics in Tokyo. Pictured on her family farm at Beaudesert. Pics Adam Head

10/50HOLD NOT FOR ONLINE CONTACT COURIER-MAIL PIC DESK FOR USE........ Beaudesert sprinter Riley Day is counting down the days to compete at her first Olympics in Tokyo. Pictured on her family farm at Beaudesert. Pics Adam Head

11/50Broadbeach Cats v Sherwood Magpies QAFL Round 13 at Subaru Oval. Pic Mi/ke Batterham

Marymount College sending Rugby League teams to Confraternity Shield at Iona College in Brisbane next week (June 28). Joseph Nelson, Aston Bai and Jacob Follett ready to go. Picture Glenn Hampson

12/50Marymount College sending Rugby League teams to Confraternity Shield at Iona College in Brisbane next week (June 28). Joseph Nelson, Aston Bai and Jacob Follett ready to go. Picture Glenn Hampson

13/50Gold Coast District Rugby Union (GCDRU) clash between No.1 Griffith Uni Colleges Knights (Red/Black) and No.3 Nerang Bulls (Maroon) at Pappas Way Nerang. Caleb Kingi. Pic Mike Batterham

14/50Broadbeach Cats v Sherwood Magpies QAFL Round 13 at Subaru Oval. Pic Mi/ke Batterham

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Winner Cameron McEvoy realizes he missed the qualifying time after finishing the Men's 50 metre Freestyle final during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

15/50ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Winner Cameron McEvoy realizes he missed the qualifying time after finishing the Men's 50 metre Freestyle final during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Josh Corbett of the Suns kicks a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

16/50HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Josh Corbett of the Suns kicks a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

17/50Mt Gravatt player Harrison Gobbie Action in the QAFL match between Mt Gravatt and Palm Beach. Saturday June 12, 2021. Picture, Joh Gass

Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Action from the year 11/12 Division 2 final between Keebra Park Blue and Forest Lake SHS. Picture Glenn Hampson

18/50Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Action from the year 11/12 Division 2 final between Keebra Park Blue and Forest Lake SHS. Picture Glenn Hampson

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16:Tristan Hollard starts his Men's 200 metre Backstroke heat during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 16, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

19/50ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16:Tristan Hollard starts his Men's 200 metre Backstroke heat during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 16, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Division One girls Keebra Park SHS v Mabel Park SHS.Keebras Teonara Ngaiore beats Mabel Parks Angel Austin to score... Picture Glenn Hampson

21/50Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Division One girls Keebra Park SHS v Mabel Park SHS.Keebras Teonara Ngaiore beats Mabel Parks Angel Austin to score... Picture Glenn Hampson

22/50Tom Weaver, PBC. St Mary's College vs Palm Beach Currumbin. Langer Cup Rugby League. Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). Brent Barnes scoring. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

23/50Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). Brent Barnes scoring. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition.The Keebra Park Girls year 9-10 division one team celebrate a nailbiting win against Mabel Park... Picture Glenn Hampson

24/50Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition.The Keebra Park Girls year 9-10 division one team celebrate a nailbiting win against Mabel Park... Picture Glenn Hampson

Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Marsden Highs Teva Grey celebrate the win with team mates in the year 9-10 division... Picture Glenn Hampson

25/50Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition. Marsden Highs Teva Grey celebrate the win with team mates in the year 9-10 division... Picture Glenn Hampson

Marymount College sending Rugby League teams to Confraternity Shield at Iona College in Brisbane next week (June 28). Aston Bai ready to go. Picture Glenn Hampson

26/50Marymount College sending Rugby League teams to Confraternity Shield at Iona College in Brisbane next week (June 28). Aston Bai ready to go. Picture Glenn Hampson

27/50Tom Weaver kicks for PBC. St Mary's College vs Palm Beach Currumbin. Langer Cup Rugby League. Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

28/50Tugun Seahawks (blue) vs. Southport Tigers at Tugun. A Grade. Fetuli Talanoa scoring a try. 6 June 2021 Tugun Picture by Richard Gosling

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Tazmin Gray of Queensland celebrates winning the player of the match award after the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

29/50SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Tazmin Gray of Queensland celebrates winning the player of the match award after the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Noah Anderson of the Suns remonstrates with Curtis Taylor of the Kangaroos and Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

30/50HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Noah Anderson of the Suns remonstrates with Curtis Taylor of the Kangaroos and Tristan Xerri of the Kangaroos during the 2021 AFL Round 15 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena on June 26, 2021 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Tallisha Harden of Queensland is injured during the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

31/50SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Tallisha Harden of Queensland is injured during the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Cate Campbell after winning the Women's 50 metre Freestyle final being interviewed with Emma McKeon during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

32/50ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Cate Campbell after winning the Women's 50 metre Freestyle final being interviewed with Emma McKeon during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 17, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Reece Walsh from the Queensland Maroons pictured at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, 22nd of June 2021. The Queensland State of Origin team is in camp on the Gold Coast ahead of game two at Suncorp Stadium. (Image/Josh Woning)

33/50Reece Walsh from the Queensland Maroons pictured at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, 22nd of June 2021. The Queensland State of Origin team is in camp on the Gold Coast ahead of game two at Suncorp Stadium. (Image/Josh Woning)

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: David Fifita of the Titans is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium, on June 20, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

34/50GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 20: David Fifita of the Titans is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium, on June 20, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). Jake Trindall. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

35/50Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). Jake Trindall. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). John Folau. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

36/50Rugby League Gold Coast (RLGC) A Grade clash between Helensvale Hornets (Green/Yellow) and Southport Tigers (Orange). John Folau. 20 June 2021 Helensvale Picture by Richard Gosling

37/50Grand final day of the Titans Schools League rugby league competition.The Keebra Park Girls year 9-10 division one team celebrate a nailbiting win against Mabel Park... Picture Glenn Hampson

Former NRL rugby league player Brett Horsnell has been cut down by repeated concussions during playing career, which are affecting his life after his career has ended. Pics Adam Head

38/50Former NRL rugby league player Brett Horsnell has been cut down by repeated concussions during playing career, which are affecting his life after his career has ended. Pics Adam Head

David Fifita and Moeaki Fotuaika from the Queensland Maroons pictured at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, 22nd of June 2021. The Queensland State of Origin team is in camp on the Gold Coast ahead of game two at Suncorp Stadium. (Image/Josh Woning)

39/50David Fifita and Moeaki Fotuaika from the Queensland Maroons pictured at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, 22nd of June 2021. The Queensland State of Origin team is in camp on the Gold Coast ahead of game two at Suncorp Stadium. (Image/Josh Woning)

40/50Bond University netball player Alana Schuster. Picture: Cavan Flynn.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Elijah Winnington celebrates winning the Men's 400 LC Metre Freestyle final during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 12, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

41/50ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Elijah Winnington celebrates winning the Men's 400 LC Metre Freestyle final during the Australian National Olympic Swimming Trials at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre on June 12, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Moeaki Fotuaika of the Maroons offloads the ball during game two of the 2021 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 27, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

42/50BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Moeaki Fotuaika of the Maroons offloads the ball during game two of the 2021 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 27, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

43/50Tugun Seahawks (blue) vs. Southport Tigers at Tugun. A Grade. Samui Latu scoring a try. 6 June 2021 Tugun Picture by Richard Gosling

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Karina Brown of Queensland in action during the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

44/50SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Karina Brown of Queensland in action during the Women's Rugby League State of Origin match at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on June 25, 2021 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Emily Seebohm competes in a women's 200m backstroke heat on the last day of the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide on June 17, 2021. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

45/50Emily Seebohm competes in a women's 200m backstroke heat on the last day of the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide on June 17, 2021. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

46/50HOLD NOT FOR ONLINE CONTACT COURIER-MAIL PIC DESK FOR USE........ Beaudesert sprinter Riley Day is counting down the days to compete at her first Olympics in Tokyo. Pictured on her family farm at Beaudesert. Pics Adam Head

47/50Tugun Seahawks (blue) vs. Southport Tigers at Tugun. A Grade. Samui Latu. 6 June 2021 Tugun Picture by Richard Gosling

48/50Malakai Dumas is a promising young Australian Rules player. Picture: Tertius Pickard

Emma McKeon competes in a women's 100m butterfly heat during day one of the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide on June 12, 2021. (Photo by Brenton Edwards / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

49/50Emma McKeon competes in a women's 100m butterfly heat during day one of the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide on June 12, 2021. (Photo by Brenton Edwards / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

50/50Tugun Seahawks (blue) vs. Southport Tigers at Tugun. Reserve Grade. Blake Ghosn. 6 June 2021 Tugun Picture by Richard Gosling

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