Photojournalist Heinz Kluetmeier, whose portfolio includes iconic images of the "Miracle On Ice" and Michael Phelps' "Miracle Finish," has died at the age of 82.

The one-of-a-kind Miracle on Ice painting captures the historic moment the young American Olympic hockey team shocked the world by beating the heavily favored Soviet team in 1980.

As a photographer for Sports Illustrated, he captured scenes of triumph and agony, including in classic shots of swimmer Michael Phelps and the Miracle on Ice.

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the “Miracle On Ice” in 1980 and Michael Phelps’ “Miracle Finish” in 2008, has died ...

Famed Sports Illustrated photog Heinz Kluetmeier died at the age of 82 after complications with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke.

His other covers included a shot of speed skater Eric Heiden in a gold suit and swimmer Michael Phelps after winning his first medal at the 2004 games in Athens.

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the “Miracle On Ice” in 1980 and Michael Phelps’ “Miracle Finish” in 2008, has died ...

His career involved shooting more than 100 Sports Illustrated covers, including memorable photos of Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps.

Heinz Kluetmeier, an award-winning photojournalist whose portfolio includes iconic Olympic images of the "Miracle On Ice" in 1980 and Michael Phelps' "Miracle Finish" in 2008, has died.

Eight signed painting of Michael Phelps depicting his achievements at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing have gone up for sale.