Sports Photos That Could Not Have Been Better Timed

Horse Play?

This was a particularly peculiar time to take a snack break. Even skilled expert jockeys can face disaster during a race. Julien Leparoux is no exception to this. In this photo that was taken in 2006, Julien is thrown from his horse, Sanibel Storm, during a race and the photographer just so happens to capture the moment perfectly. Luckily, no one was injured despite the horse running into the railing and throwing the jockey into the air.

Unusual Chair

This coach seems to be rather oblivious to the fact that he is actually sitting on a person and not a chair. Despite the odd moment captured here, there really is a good reason for what looks like an unkind act. Rather than simply using the tiny gymnast as a chair, this Brazilian coach is more likely to be helping the gymnast by applying pressure to her back during a stretch. There is no denying just how flexible the gymnast must be.