Missy Franklin, the nicest Olympic icon among Olympic icons, makes swimming fun for everyone–even for officials and timers! Current photo via Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com
Missy Franklin, the nicest Olympian among Olympians, makes swimming fun for everyone–even for officials and timers! This happens a lot at Franklin swim meets, but SwimSwam photographer, Tim Binning, was ready and captured the moment at the 2013 Winter Nationals. Here’a typical talkative moment — only 90 seconds — right before Missy Franklin’s 500 free prelim.
Missy Franklin and Cal Swimming coach Teri McKeever, moments before Franklin’s 500 free prelim , 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, laughing as she walks to the blocks, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/ the swim pictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)
MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly.
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She is a true role model for everyone as her swimming fame has not affected with whom she visits. We all should strive to be like her!
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I love these pics.
Unfairly influencing an official. ..
She’s a social butterfly.