In the world of sports, just about anything is possible so thank goodness for cameramen. If it wasn’t for them, some of these moments would be fleeting and gone just as quickly as they came. Take a look at the images that sports cameramen captured over the years and get ready to chuckle.
Perfectly Timed Photos That You Have Ever Seen
Froggy
Pretty sure those with a preschool teaching certification make faces just like this or maybe just their students? In any case, it looks pretty intense.
Froggy
Hero or Superhero?
Every news source was flooding our screens with this particular jaw dropping Superman moment. It may have been over in the blink of an eye but this photo definitely isn’t going anywhere!
Hero or Superhero?
Lesson Learned
Never take your eyes off the ball! I’m not a baseball fan but that kind of seems like a no-brainer, unless I’m missing something? A teaching certificate certainly won’t help in this particular case.
Lesson Learned
Kobe!
It’s not like you can bother any NBA players out on the court during a game, so you have to resort to different kinds of avenues. In this case, the classic dash and snap. Well done.
Kobe!
Face First
Whoa. Now here’s a chillingly awesome photo captured at the right time! It’s got all kinds of cool vibes going on.
Face First
No Hands
Everyone knows that A-Rod is a talented baseball player and a photo as cool as this one, just goes to prove it. Right? Right.
No Hands
Seeing Double
We just can’t help but be impressed with this particular shot. Everything about it is simply stunning, we wonder how long it took to get this pose and skill down to a T?
Seeing Double
Wait, What?
Oh. Hey. Is this meant to be the front facing or back facing camera? It’s a bit difficult to figure out which is which! Then again, it is also hilarious.
Wait, What
Gelly-Ish
If you’ve ever seen any of the X-Men movies then you can probably see how this photo could be straight out of a scene. It’s pretty cool to say the least.
Gelly Ish
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Well this is certainly one way to win a bike race, wait until the very end and just run in front of everyone. It’s clearly effective.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Ay Batter, Batter
And the crack of the bat echoed through the chambers of the stadium with 80,000 roaring fans – sounds like something one would write in the pages of novel but not in this case.
Ay Batter, Batter
Headless Horseman
This image just looks like some kind of weird optical illusion and it’s making our heads hurt. (Pun not intended although richly appreciated.) Yeah, we don’t have anything else to add, we’re too busy craning our heads.
Headless Horseman
Hey Ma! Bye Ma.
When you’re fighting against the great 6 foot 6, Wladimir Klitschko, the odds aren’t so much in your favor. It’s almost like you can hear the classic cartoon whistle when things start to go wrong.
Hey Ma! Bye Ma.
Got It!
This looks like a case of “Got it! Got it! Oh…don’t got it!” Better luck next time, pal.
Got It
Teamwork
When it comes to synchronized swimming, it’s all hands on deck! However, that doesn’t mean that everyone will get the “easy” role and in this case, four people really had to dig in and take one for the team.
Teamwork
Om Nom Nom!
If you have ever encountered a “han-gry” person then you can easily relate to this particular photo. Although, it’s best you don’t show them when they’re hungry, probably won’t take it the best way.
Om Nom Nom!
Say It
It’s like he’s trying to say something to me! But he just can’t quite get it out. Maybe he needs a few minutes to calm down and then he can spit it out.
Say It
Dance Off
This looks more like a dance off than a basketball game. And I’m sure all of you can agree. Plus I’m sure it made you chuckle a bit!
Dance Off
Say Cheese!
Funny things do happen during the Olympics, especially this very moment, although it’ll probably follow him around forever. And he can forget about a teaching certificate, just show people this image and they’ll know you’re a serious tutor.
Say Cheese!
Tennis, Anyone?
There are many people who deeply miss the Former First Lady Michelle Obama but she taught many people about strength, class, wit, smarts, kindness, and humor. That’s why we’re 150% that when she saw this very photo, she laughed instead of turning mortified.
Tennis, Anyone
The Karate Kid
After months of perfecting the “wax-on-wax-off” craft, it surely looks like its worked in this particular game. The form is exceptional and the execution was well delivered. Also, it’s hilarious and painful to look at all at the same time so really, it’s perfect.
The Karate Kid
Up And Over
Even this image has us shaking our heads in wild bewilderment. Especially when it’s one of those things that doesn’t need an instruction manual, you just know to go up.
Up And Over
Yikes
There’s a foot where a head should be… Is that normal? Well in this acrobatic moment, yes. That’s exactly what it’s supposed to show!
Yikes
Tag! You’re It
Ay, this just looks painful beyond all comprehension. He probably won’t be sitting straight for a few weeks and we just gotta feel sorry for the guy.
Tag! You’re It
Well Then
There’s really not much we can say in this moment, apart from, hmm. Well then. That just kind of says everything we need it to.
Well Then
So Close
Let’s hope your crush hasn’t seen this particular photo because, well, just look at it. Bit embarrassing, no?
So Close
Bloopers
Now here’s a moment that a cameraman captured because LeBron wanted him to! Ever the goofy MVP behind scenes!
Bloopers
Gravity
Hey buddy, there is such a thing as gravity. Or did you maybe miss that lecture somehow? Actually, come to think of it, it’s common sense.
Gravity
Slip And Slide
Pretty sure this isn’t what she had in mind when they kids said, “Let’s go sledding!” Apparently, things took a wrong turn or two and bam!
Slip And Slide
Guuuurl
This face is going to haunt this guy around forever. Everywhere he goes, people will say, “Oh hey, you’re that guy from that one thing. Great stuff, man.” Could be worse.
Guuuurl
Roar
If you ask a cheerleader, she’ll tell you that cheerleading is in fact a sport. Just look at this face for example, that’s a game face right there.
Roar
Nope.
Ahh, yeah. This particular sheep really didn’t want to participate in the event whatsoever. Although thanks for the hilarious picture perfect moment.
Nope.
Swim Time
Did someone forget to tell him that this is a track and field event and not swimming? We think he may be slightly confused. Although it does make for a good photo.
Swim Time
Ripple Effect
Yikes, this looks seriously uncomfortable. Scratch that, this looks painful! Yeah, that’s probably the right word in this situation therefore let’s hope it never happens to any of us.
Ripple Effect
Ouch
Uh oh, sh*t is about to go down and the two women in front have no idea what’s about to come their way. It also looks incredibly painful!
Ouch
Kodak Moment
Now this is a picture perfect Kodak moment if there ever was one. And that’s really about all we have to say about it. Moving on!
Kodak Moment
Oops
Whoever said that women in sports couldn’t live up to the hype clearly never witnessed a lacrosse match in their lives.
Oops
Power!
It takes a whole lot of power to be able to execute the perfect hammer throw, take this guy for example. That form, that technique, that strength; all of that equals perfection.
Power!
Oh. Well Then
We’ve said it before, synchronized swimming is no joke of a sport. Just look at these ladies to get the full picture – and continue to laugh your socks off cause it is pretty epic.
Oh. Well Then
Oh Hey
Okay, so we’re cheating including this photo into this list but we just had to! Look at his little cute face, have you ever seen a camel that’s looked this happy? Didn’t think so.
Oh Hey
Flyin’ High
How does one even capture such a moment? It had to have pre-planned, no way this just happens on a whim.
Flyin’ High
Nummy In My Tummy
Man, baseball sure does provide for some wonderful flash photography. However we’re sure this particular player doesn’t want this photo following him around. We get it but it’s still not disappearing.
Nummy In My Tummy
Ooomph
How did his arm not break? This doesn’t even look real, are we sure this isn’t photoshopped? Hey-o! Kidding, it isn’t photoshopped, it’s called strength, skill, and posture. This is how it gets done.
Ooomph
Can’t Touch This
Don’t focus on the basketball player or the sea of blue arms, instead focus on the faces in the background. You’ll know it when you see it!
Can’t Touch This
Come Here
OOOOH! It can fly, what sorcery is this?! Oh yeah, and bless you sir. In case you missed it, we’re referring to the man holding his nose.
Come Here
Size Doesn’t Matter
Athleticism and skill is what catapults you to greatness, not size. Case in point.
Size Doesn’t Matter
Is This How It’s Supposed To Work?
“Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting!” Hee-Yah! Those legs were kicking hiiiighly. Hee-Yah!
Is This How It’s Supposed To Work?
Chomp!
Pretty sure this isn’t how you’re supposed to catch the ball but that goes without saying.
Chomp!
Nummers
Yikes, this looks extremely painful! But it is the life of a soccer player, it just comes with the job.
Nummers
Oh Heck No
While we’re feeling pretty lucky not to be these people, we are however thankful to the photographer for capturing this moment!
Oh Heck No
Hair Pulling Isn’t Allowed, MOM!
Desperate times call for desperate measures! Although these two look like siblings fighting who are getting ready to tattle on one another.
Hair Pulling Isn’t Allowed, MOM!
Yee-Haw
Participating in a pig rodeo doesn’t sound exciting for a bookworm like me but hey, to each their own as they say.
Yee-Haw
Power Guy Makes A Comeback
Remember this guy? He’s back! The life of a shot put athlete sure does make for comical photographs though, is it a requirement even? Could be!
Power Guy Makes A Comeback
AHHHHH!
Oh man, she doesn’t look so happy to come face to face with that volleyball, in fact, she looks mortified.
AHHHHH!
Most Valuable Picker
Oops, guess this particular MVP forgot that the camera is usually always on him. But I guess when “nature” calls, you answer. Such a shame that this photo will forever follow and haunt LeBron.
Most Valuable Picker
Take A Seat, Son
While the fans are loving it, the pro b-baller doesn’t seem to agree.
Take A Seat, Son
Teddy Bear Hugs
Some athletes really possess a beautiful love and passion for their relative sport but uhh, this guy. Well he’s on another level, one we can’t even fully comprehend ourselves.
Teddy Bear Hugs
That’s Not How It Works
I hate to break it to you but wen you’re a baseball this, this isn’t how you play the game. And I don’t even like baseball and I know this. It’s common sense. Better luck next time.
Thats Not How It Works
Sparta!
Hmm, he looks just a tad too uncertain of his skill here. It’s like he’s questioning everything!
Sparta
Umpire
This looks like a very theatrical performance by the player and the umpire. We give them eight stars out of ten for their effort but the performance itself is a bit dramatic. Too dramatic some might say. We give it five stars.
Umpire
Not Swimming Lessons
Has he forgotten that these aren’t swimming lessons? This is a ping pong tournament, unless I’m missing something? No, no I don’t think I am!
Not Swimming Lessons
Scoop
I’m no ping pong expert but you’re supposed to use the paddle… Not your own hand.
Scoop
Cheese!
I won’t lie. I probably make the same faces when I’m running too. Hahah, wait. Who am I kidding? I don’t run. No thanks.
Cheese
Missed The Ball
Uhh ladies, you seem to have missed the ball completely. And this looks like it hurt a bit. Just a bit though.
Missed The Ball
Same Person?
Wait. What am I looking at here? This looks like the same person three times over! Or are they just making the completely same face? Whoa. My mind is blown.
Same Person
Smile For The Camera
Posing for the camera is harder than we thought. Although she is in the middle of landing a tough pose we’re sure so we’ll give her a pass. For now.
Smile For The Camera
Perfect Timing
Now this is what we call perfect timing. Right? That’s what we thought. And seeing as how feminism is on the rise, we’re sure the photo makes a lot of women happy.
Perfect Timing
Fierce
And I thought Serena Williams was intense on the court. This athlete is giving her a run for her money. Agreed?
Fierce1
He He
Well, this looks interesting. When you go for the shot you know you’re not gonna get. We applaud her effort regardless!
He He
Get Back Here!
Mom! Billy’s being mean! That’s all I can think about here. I thought these guys were supposed to be professionals but they look more like children.
Get Back Here
Don’t Know
Nope, he really doesn’t know what you’re talking about. And I don’t think he can talk himself out of whatever mess he got himself into.
Dont Know
Oh No!
Wait, let me stop laughing. One second. This professional basketball player looks hysterical that he’s lost the ball. We just can’t wrap our minds around that.
Oh No
Whoops
Looks like someone owes someone an apology! Or in this case, a million apologizes! This is definitely a moment neither one can forget.
Whoops
All Smiles
Even though they’re probably about to land face first in the water, at least they look like they’re having a blast! That’s all that matters.
All Smiles
Don’t Move!
It’s cases like this one that make a preschool teaching certification seem like the better alternative. These are definitely the kinds of situations that most people would want to avoid and rightly so.
Don’t Move!
Back Flip
Michelle Kwan is ice skating royalty; her talent and flexibility are bar none. Although it’s safe to say that maybe in this case, things didn’t go quite according to plan.
Back Flip
Bit Of A Tumble
Think about it, you’ve got thin blades of metal strapped on your feet as you slide along an icy surface, jumping and leaping up high into the air. Would there ever be any doubt that such an outcome as pictured below wouldn’t be possible?
Bit Of A Tumble
Tennis Face
If you’ve ever watched a tennis match, you know that making faces such as this one is a norm, and it doesn’t even boil down to talent. It’s all part of the game plan.
Tennis Face