Missy Franklin

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

Lochte, Olympic Trials 200 Back Best Bet

” Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary are the only two (probable) entries in this race who have been under 1:57 since 2009, and they were 1:52.9 and 1:54.6, respectively, for gold and bronze at last year’s World Championships.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dana Vollmer, London Olympic Preview

“Dana may be the female breakout story of the London Olympics with multiple shots at Olympic hardware.”

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Cal Sprinters Gearing Up for 50 Free Trials

Nathan Adrian will be one of two men with a seed time under 22 seconds. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Andrew With an Encore – NAG #2 in Clearwater

Michael Andrew took down the 2nd NAG Record of his final meet as an 11-12 on Saturday.

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Murphy NAG Record; Phelps World-Leading IM Wrap-Up Indy GP

Michael Phelps was feeling his 200 IM on the final night of the 2012 Indy Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Returns to Old Form in 400 IM in Indy

Don’t let his post-race expression fool you. This was an outstanding swim for Mr. Phelps. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps-Clary Set for 400 IM Duel in Indy

Michael Phelps looked easy through in his 400 IM, but Clary won’t get up the title without a fight (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Adrian Rips Suit; Lochte Swims Lifetime Best

Nathan Adrian swam through a ripped suit to win the 100 free, and Ryan Lochte swam a lifetime best. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Burckle Goes Lifetime Best in Indy Prelims

There were a ton of awesome swims on morning 1 in Indy, and several top-3-in-the-world swims, but Burckle’s 200 breast stands above all. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin, Swimming Phenom

Missy Franklin is America’s darling, a swimming purist who will not go pro despite millions in potential endorsement revenue. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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