Missy Franklin

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

The World Cup is turning into the Katinka Hosszu Show

Katinka Hosszu has already earned $33,000 in the first three stops of the World Cup Series and she leads the series point race after the Stockholm stop. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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Storm Tracking: Missy Lands in Austin

The Olympic recruiting storm rolls its way into the Lonestar State tonight.

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SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Should Olympic-Medal-Grants be NCAA-Allowed For All Countries?

Should international Olympic medalists like Sara Isakovic be allowed to take advantage of their national incentive programs without giving up their NCAA eligibility? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Lia Neal Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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The American Swimming Team, Natalie Coughlin and You

Swim News: How would you rate Natalie Coughlin’s Olympic year? (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Olympic Trials Finalist Celina Li Commits to Cal

Teri McKeever is already on fire again in the 2012-2013 recruiting season (Photo Courtesy: ©TIm Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lia Neal Visits USC This Weekend

Missy and Lia, the two Olympians in the recruiting class of 2013, have both made stops in California so far.

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The Swimming Art Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, backstroke, 2012 Indianapolis Grand Prix (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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USOC Names Michael Phelps, Jessica Long Among 2011-2012 Athletes of the Year

Swim News: Michael Phelps, 2000, 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympian, World Champion, greatest Olympian of all-time won one of two USOC awards given to swimmers. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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WR Weekend Wrap-Up & Poll of the Week

Garrett races 18 year old World Record Holder Akihiro Yamaguchi in this World Record Weekend Wrap-Up.

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Missy Franklin Named USA Swimming Swimmer of the Year

Missy Franklin continues to beef up her impressive resume for the 2011-2012 season with a big award at the US Aquatics Sports Convention (Photo Courtesy ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Remains Steadfast in her Decision to Forego Millions

Swim News: Franklin confirms she will not turn pro to USA Today. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Missy Franklin Joining Stand Up to Cancer Telethon with Hanks, Timberlake

The above painting of Missy Franklin was captored by impressionist Malcom Farley leading up to her Olympic exploits.

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