Missy Franklin Behind The Blocks Animated Conversation In Photos

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, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)

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, 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/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)

Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)

Missy Franklin, 2013 Winter Nationals (courtesy of Tim Binning/theswimpictures)

 Many thanks to Tim Binning (theswimpicture.com), swimmng photo artist, for capturing these images!

You can follow Missy Franklin on Twitter here. 

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10 years ago

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!

ebo
10 years ago

dumb

bobo gigi
10 years ago

😆
I love these pics.

james
10 years ago

Unfairly influencing an official. ..

Bossanova
10 years ago

She’s a social butterfly.

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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. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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