Missy Franklin's parents savor every minute

Schmitt's friend, 17-year-old charmball Missy Franklin, has been equally appealing in her pool-side chats. After her American team won the 4-by-200 freestyle relay on Wednesday, she revealed in the post-victory interview that "our coach called us the

Missy Franklin and friends brought home another gold medal Wednesday night at the Aquatics Centre. The United States 4×200 freestyle relay team, led by the 17-year-old superstar, followed in the footsteps of their male teammates with a convincing

Well, they're excited, too, but mostly sad that, in a year, their only child will be off to college. "Our family is extremely close," said D.A. Franklin, her mother. "We've been almost inseparable." To her parents, Missy Franklin is a 17-year-old girl

Just who is Missy Franklin? She used to be your everyday average teenager from Centennial, Colo. who just became an overnight sensation in London, England. As if winning a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke wasn't

1, 2012. American Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100-meter freestyle swimming semifinal. Franklin won a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Mark J. Terrill / AP. Related Content. U.S. gymnast Danell Leyva performs on the parallel bars.

Missy Franklin's parents savor every minute

Schmitt's friend, 17-year-old charmball Missy Franklin, has been equally appealing in her pool-side chats. After her American team won the 4-by-200 freestyle relay on Wednesday, she revealed in the post-victory interview that "our coach called us the

Missy Franklin and friends brought home another gold medal Wednesday night at the Aquatics Centre. The United States 4×200 freestyle relay team, led by the 17-year-old superstar, followed in the footsteps of their male teammates with a convincing

Well, they're excited, too, but mostly sad that, in a year, their only child will be off to college. "Our family is extremely close," said D.A. Franklin, her mother. "We've been almost inseparable." To her parents, Missy Franklin is a 17-year-old girl

Just who is Missy Franklin? She used to be your everyday average teenager from Centennial, Colo. who just became an overnight sensation in London, England. As if winning a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke wasn't

1, 2012. American Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100-meter freestyle swimming semifinal. Franklin won a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Mark J. Terrill / AP. Related Content. U.S. gymnast Danell Leyva performs on the parallel bars.

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

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

Swimmer Missy Franklin dedicates Olympic wins to Colorado

Missy Franklin of the United States celebrates after she won the Final of the Women's 100m Backstroke on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Matt Grevers & Missy Franklin Win Gold Medals for USA!

missy-franklin-matt-grevers-100-backstroke-olympics.jpg Missy Franklin showed up for the swimming events Monday (July 30) in beast mode. Her first race was a semifinal for the 200m Freestyle and during the race, it was a little baffling why she was

Colorado's own Missy Franklin won the women's 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics on Monday.

Jul 30, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Missy Franklin (USA) holds up an American flag after winning a gold medal in the women's 100m backstroke finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA

Swimmer Missy Franklin dedicates Olympic wins to Colorado

Missy Franklin of the United States celebrates after she won the Final of the Women's 100m Backstroke on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Matt Grevers & Missy Franklin Win Gold Medals for USA!

missy-franklin-matt-grevers-100-backstroke-olympics.jpg Missy Franklin showed up for the swimming events Monday (July 30) in beast mode. Her first race was a semifinal for the 200m Freestyle and during the race, it was a little baffling why she was

Colorado's own Missy Franklin won the women's 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics on Monday.

Jul 30, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Missy Franklin (USA) holds up an American flag after winning a gold medal in the women's 100m backstroke finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA

Swimmer Missy Franklin dedicates Olympic wins to Colorado

Missy Franklin of the United States celebrates after she won the Final of the Women's 100m Backstroke on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Matt Grevers & Missy Franklin Win Gold Medals for USA!

missy-franklin-matt-grevers-100-backstroke-olympics.jpg Missy Franklin showed up for the swimming events Monday (July 30) in beast mode. Her first race was a semifinal for the 200m Freestyle and during the race, it was a little baffling why she was

Colorado's own Missy Franklin won the women's 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics on Monday.

Jul 30, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Missy Franklin (USA) holds up an American flag after winning a gold medal in the women's 100m backstroke finals during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Aquatics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA

Missy Franklin, Olympic Radical

Olympian Missy Franklin's Favorite Post-Swim Drink. Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 9:00 AM. | posted by selfeditor. Though she hasn't even graduated from high school, Missy "The Missile" hopes to make a big splash at this year's Games, where

Colorado's Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100-meter backstroke preliminaries Sunday at the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Christophe Simon, AFP). LONDON — — Missy Franklin always dreamed of swimming in the Olympics. She never dreamed

She is the future of the sport in the U.S, and Franklin has a real opportunity to become a household name by mid-August as Phelps fades to black. Be prepared to.

Despite a stellar lead-off leg from teen star Missy Franklin, Team USA finished in third place in the 4×100 freestyle relay, losing to Netherlands and Australia in the opening relay of the London swimming competition. The 17-year-old Franklin gave