The best photos from the BLAST.tv Austin Major

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January 01, 1970

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The BLAST.tv Austin Major will go down in history as one of the greatest Counter-Strike Majors of all time.

Three weeks of incredible, tense CS action, there were twists and turns in every Stage, including Lynn Vision's unlikely run and CS creator Gooseman's stage debut.

Such an incredible event deserves to be celebrated, and what better way to do that than by taking a look at the photos that tell the true story of the historic event?

To do this, we asked our photographers to pick their favourite photos from the event - and they came back with some bangers.

Oh, and we also threw in some of our own shouts too, because we work with the best photographers in the world and they're all far too humble.

Steph's picks

First up we have Stephanie Lindgren, who was with us from the very first day of Stage 1 until the moment the lights were turned off in Austin's Moody Center.

Her picks include the two Chinese players, EmiliaQAQ and Jee, who captured hearts during the Major as their respective teams, Lynn Vision and TYLOO, put Chinese CS back on the map in NA.

Steph's favourites also include apEX trolling the entire crowd, as well as one of the more heartbreaking moments that come with CS Majors, elimination interviews.

As well as those human moments, Steph also highlighted the amazing NA crowd, as well as the BLAST.tv Austin Major stage and trophy.

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

Michal's picks

Next up we have Michal Konkol, who chose to celebrate the incredible NA crowd in his five favourite shots from the event.

Their first Major since ELEAGUE Boston 2018, the NA crowd didn't disappoint when we entered the arena, reminding the Counter-Strike world why they are some of the best and most passionate fans in the world.

Michal also captured some of the biggest celebrations across the Major, pure moments of joy as players made history and hit some of the biggest landmark moments in their career.

Photo: Michal Konkol

Photo: Michal Konkol

Photo: Michal Konkol

Adela's picks

Adela Sznajder may have only joined us for the Playoff weekend, but that didn't stop her from shooting banger after banger.

Just like Steph and Michal, Adela commemorated the incredible crowd, who packed out the arena as The MongolZ dominated paiN to make history and become the first Asian team to ever feature in a Counter-Strike Major final.

Adela also paid homage to some of the events around the Major, as well as some of the biggest stars of the tournament, from apEX lifting his third Major and the creator of CS gracing us with his presence, to the return of the GOAT and the Brazilian revival.