Missy Franklin Passing Up Millions in Endorsements to Remain Amateur Missy Franklin, the 17-year-old American swimming star who has warmed the hearts of millions around the world with her charismatic personality and strong performance at the Olympics, including a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke. Missy Franklin finishes fourth in 200 free in London LONDON - OK, so maybe Missy Franklin won't win seven medals during these London Games. Missy Franklin misses bronze by .01 in 200 freestyle at Olympics Missy Franklin missed a bronze medal by .01 of a second in the women's 200-meter freestyle here Tuesday. 10 things you might not know about Missy Franklin Missy Franklin, at only 17, already has played a starring role in the London Games. Here are 10 things that you might not know. Missy Franklin On Winning Gold: 'Someone Needs To Pinch Me' Swimmer Missy Franklin, 17, is being hailed as the next great U.S. swimming star, after winner her first gold medal in the London Olympics. She says that while standing on the podium, she thought about "all the things leading up to that moment. And it was so incredibly worth it." Missy Franklin looks like she's got the chops to carry the 'Female Phelps' label Missy Franklin takes a tip from Michael Phelps, wins gold in the 100 backstroke and looks poised to wear the 'Female Phelps' crown. Missy Franklin stumbles day after taking gold LONDON - OK, so maybe Missy Franklin won't win seven medals during these London Games. The 17-year-old phenom has plenty of time - and Olympics - in her future to work on that medal count. Missy Franklin's mom: 'She's always been smiling' Missy Franklin caught the nation's attention for a smile as bright as the Olympic gold medal she won for the 100-meter backstroke Monday — and an attitude as if she's never had a down day in her life. Missy Franklin misses bronze by .01 in 200-meter freestyle Her dream has come true. Now comes the hard part for Missy Franklin: Trying to ride the momentum of her first gold medal through four more races. Olympics medal count: Missy Franklin and US swimmers lead the medal haul Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, and Matt Grevers have multiple medals, including a gold medal each. American swimmers have been scooping up medals and smashing records at the London 2012 Olympics. So far, swimming is the only sport where multiple US athletes have won multiple medals.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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