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Missy Franklin

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In Briefs: Franklin, KLJ Embark on Florida Keys Training Trip

Kara Lynn Joyce will lead her younger teammates for a spring training trip to Florida before the Indy Grand Prix, but it’s going to be no break. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Nearly Breaks 1:00 in Federal Way Backstroke

Big Winners on Night 3 at the Federal Way Sectional meet included Missy Franklin, Megan Jendrick, and a near-best time from Roland Schoeman.

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Micah, Missy Win Big at Sectional Meets

In Federal Way, Missy Franklin took a win in her only individual event but was upstaged by 14-year old Kimberley Williams. In Greensboro, Micah Lawrence swam well too

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Greensboro, Federal Way Sectionals: Day 1

Missy Franklin already has two wins and a Meet Record under her belt in Federal Way.

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Missy Franklin Takes Down 200 Free National Independent High School Record Again; Bonnie Brandon Breaks State Mark

Missy Franklin is quickly becoming the Lebron James of swimming. Rarely do high school athletes set the world afire as much…

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Missy Franklin Breaks Independent HS Record in Prelims of 200 Free at CO State Champs

In the 2nd National High School Record to go down on the day (with more yet likely to come), 16-year…

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Col. State Championship Meet Featuring Franklin, Brandon to Air Live on ESPN3

It’s amazing how quickly one athlete can change the landscape of an entire sport. This weekend’s Colorado High School State…

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Missy 'Tebows' to Celebrate Colorado Amateur Athlete of the Year Award

Missy Franklin and Tim Tebow are both Denver residents, and they share the same trainer. Now, they have another honor…

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Final Thoughts From the 2012 Austin Grand Prix

The weekend in Austin was very exciting. This was a meet of met-expectations: for the first time in a long…

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Phelps Finishes Three-Straight With Dominant 200 IM; Coughlin Wins Same Race

Women’s 200 Fly Texas A&M sophomore Cammile Adams kicked off a great session for the Aggies by winning the 200…

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Phelps Tops 400 IM; Ervin Earns Podium in 50 Free; Adrian Takes Cake Sub-22

Women’s 400 IM Texas A&M sophomore Cammile Adams is one of the more under-the-radar National Teamers, but she continues to get…

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Ervin 4th in 100 Free; Evans Adds in 400 Free; Cochrane Wears a Cap in Austin Day 1 Finals

Day 1 of the 2012 Austin Grand Prix, which was almost a mini-National Championship meet give or take, are in…

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2011 Year in Swimming Review: Buildup to World Championships; Busch Coaching Fallout Dominate 2nd Quarter Headlines

As we move into the 2nd quarter of our 2011 recap, the big news swirled around the buildup to the…

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American Records, Textile Bests Go Down on Final Day of Duel in the Pool

On day 2 of the 2011 Duel in the Pool, the Europeans had at least a respectable performance as compared…

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Day 1 of 2011 Duel Sees World Record, European Record, Tons of Exciting Finishes, and American Domination

Day 1 of the 2011 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool (25 meter style) was a slaughtering. There’s no-more…

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