Joshua Polera, 2nd, Primary Category, Spelling Bee of Canada, Ontario Championship Finals

Second Place: Faces of Defeat

Everyone remembers winners: Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods. But in his new book, photographer Sandy Nicholson captures the emotions of those who came in second.

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