With almost 3,000 athletes competing in 75 contests across six different aquatic disciplines, the 2017 FINA world championships in Budapest was one of the biggest sporting events in the world in terms of participation and global exposure. Here are some of the most incredible photos of the event.

Sergio Guzman of Mexico soars through the air during the men’s high dive event.

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France compete in the same event, held in an outdoor pool overlooking Vajdahunyad Castle.

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A Swiss swimmer competes during a preliminary round in the synchronised swimming free combination event.

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Canada’s Jacqueline Simoneau is captured by an underwater camera in the women’s synchronised swimming solo free routine final.

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An American athlete makes a splash in the women’s synchronised swimming team free routine final.

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Yulia Timoshinina of Russia performs a spinning dive in the preliminary round of the women’s 10m platform event.

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Italian water polo players in action during their preliminary match against Hungary.

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Adam Peaty competes in the men’s 100m breaststroke heats. The Briton enjoyed a stellar world championship.

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Junya Koga of Japan comes up for air in the men’s 50m backstroke final.

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Italy’s Gabriele Detti enters the water at the start of the men’s 1500m freestyle final.

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