Wednesday, 1 August 2012

Missy Franklin finishes fourth in 200 free in London

Like the rest of America — okay, the world — country's own Scotty McCreery is currently entranced by the 2012 Olympic Games. And it seems he's got his eye.

The parents of newly-minted gold medalist Missy Franklin had such bad seats last night, they nearly had to watch her record-breaking swim through…

Already toting gold and bronze medals, Franklin goes by the nickname Missy the Missile. But before she hits the pool again Tuesday for the 200 M freestyle final (and another shot at striking gold), here's five things to know about America's Olympian

Consider the almost 19th century amateurism of 17-year-old swimmer Missy Franklin, who won gold in the 100-meter backstroke Monday. She triumphed less than 15 minutes after swimming in another event. To stay with her high school team and longtime

Missy Franklin celebrates winning the women's 100 meter. OK, fess up time. I finally took my first Olympic break, and spent it attending a Kelly Clarkson concert at the Hollywood Bowl. But I promise, I thought about nothing but


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