You might only get a second to do so.

The Standard's talented photographers have selected their favourite action shots of 2020.

It was a year like no other in the sporting sphere.

Many competitions ended suddenly or failed to get off the ground after the coronavirus pandemic hit Australian shores.

But, despite a mid-year lull, sport is now back in full swing.

Here is how our photographers - Morgan Hancock, Mark Witte and Anthony Brady - captured the action in 2020.

All images taken by The Standard's photographers - including the pictures in this gallery - are available for purchase at our office, 68 Kepler Street, Warrnambool, or by phone 5563 1849.

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