1955 Photo Contest, World Press Photo of the Year
Photographer

Mogens Haven

28 August, 1955

A competitor tumbles off his motorcycle during the Motorcross World Championship at the Volk Mølle race course.

About the photographer

Mogens Haven

Mogens von Haven (1917-1999) worked as a freelance photographer from 1946 onwards. He specialized in ballet and sports photography, which was published in many books and magazine...

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