Missy Franklin

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A huge part of swimming for me is I love it, and it is so much fun.

USA Swimming Announces $150,000 in Grand Prix Prize Money

Tyler Clary will be among the athletes competing at the Austin Grand Prix, which will begin a new era in the series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Breakdown of the FINA Best Athletes Awards Voting

Missy and Michael earned the honor, but how did the voting breakdown? (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin To Dive with Wild Dolphins in Bahamas Film

Swimming News: ” Franklin will star in the film, The Current, helmed by directors Peter Speek and Kurt Miller.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, The Swim Pictures)

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FINA Names Franklin, Phelps World Swimmers of the Year

For the 2nd straight year, high schooler Missy Franklin has been named the world’s best swimmer. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: NCAP Picks Up Two Girls’ Age Grouper of the Year Honors

Katie Ledecky, 15-16 Girls 2012 Swammy Award winner. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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2012 Swammy Award: National Team/National Team Coach of the Year, USA

The Team: United States of America The Man: Frank Busch The Stars: Missy Franklin, Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps, Matt Grevers,…

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: Person of the Year, Bob Allard

Child advocacy attorney Robert Allard was involved in many extremely high-profile cases in the last year.

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: College Coach of the Year Winner, Teri McKeever

Teri McKeever won big, trained big, and recruited big in 2012. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Best Record Breaking Performance Swammy Award Winner: Missy Franklin

Missy Franklin’s 2:04.06 in the 200 Backstroke earned her the World Record, The Olympic Gold Medal, and her First Swammy Award. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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A Happy Helping of Holiday Cheer from Missy Franklin

She’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and with all the great things she’s done this year why wouldn’t she be? (Swim Pic Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sensational Stretch for Olivia Smoliga

The future Georgia Bulldog started in mid November by setting two high school records then went on to World Championships to win one title and break an American Record. (Swim Pic Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Follow Dreams and Value Friendships, with advice from Missy Franklin

As the holiday season is upon us, I thought you might enjoy this clip from Missy Franklin, five-time Olympic medalist….

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SwimMAC Wins Club Excellence Title; 23 Named “Gold Medal” Clubs

David Marsh has built a SwimMAC club that is dominant from age group up through Olympians. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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