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15 Pictures of Athletes Making Silly Faces

Least Photogenic Shotputter

Least Photogenic Shotputter

Olympians: all the grace, strength, and beauty of the Greek gods.

1
Looking Up

Looking Up

Whatever's up there, it's pushing his cheeks back.

2
Shot Putter Sticks His Tongue Out

Shot Putter Sticks His Tongue Out

Tastes Like Victory

3
The Ecstasy of Basketball

The Ecstasy of Basketball

Is he happy about the shot, or about getting his armpit licked?

4
Tennis Face

Tennis Face

BLEEEARGHERDARR

5
Andy Rooney Terrified of Ball

Andy Rooney Terrified of Ball

Oh, God, here it comes.

6
This guy was disqualified from Wimbledon for serving with his mind.

Tennis STARE

This guy was disqualified from Wimbledon for serving with his mind.

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Charging!

Basketball Pair 2

Charging!

8
Instead of a jump ball they just spooned on the court for 15 minutes.

Basketball Pair 1

Instead of a jump ball they just spooned on the court for 15 minutes.

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Synchronized Faces

Synchronized Swimmers

Synchronized Faces

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Funny Face Race

Funny Face Race

Can you say Cool Runnings sequel?

11
Does he think it's chocolate?

Olympian Licks Medal

Does he think it's chocolate?

12
Beach volleyball players are truly special ladies.

Beach Volleyball Player

Beach volleyball players are truly special ladies.

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Faces of Olympic Divers, Mid-Dive

Faces of Olympic Divers, Mid-Dive

Yes, all these divers need a home. I guess no one thinks they're cute enough to adopt.

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Weight Lifter

Weight Lifter

Don't mind me. Just taking a dump.

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The Olympic opening ceremonies are tonight. It's time to watch the fastest, strongest, fittest people from around the world throw things and themselves as far as they can. And sometimes when you're really pushing yourself, you'll wind up contorting your face into a terrifying bug-eyed, loose-lipped, puffed-cheek horror straight out of a child's nightmare. Here's 15 pictures of athletes that are stronger than you'll ever be, looking stupider than you'll ever look.