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US swimmer Missy Franklin carries a national flag from the podium after receiving her gold medal after winning the women's 100m backstroke final swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 30, in London.
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Missy Franklin of the U.S., who took first place, starts in the women's 100m backstroke final at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre, on July 30.
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United States' Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.
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United States' Missy Franklin listens to the national anthem after receiving her gold medal for the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.
AP reports -- Michael Phelps has yet to win a gold medal, and Ryan Lochte's star is fading. So along came Missy Franklin to restore American swim hopes with a gutty performance at the Olympics on Monday night.
Coming back less than 14 minutes after swimming a semifinal heat, the Colorado teenager won the first gold medal of what figures to be a dazzling career, rallying to win the 100-meter backstroke.
"Indescribable," the 17-year-old Franklin said. "I still can't believe that happened. I don't even know what to think. I saw my parents' reaction on the screen and I just started bawling. I can't even think right now."
Related links:
- Slideshow: London 2012: Emotional moments
- Slideshow: The city of London
- Slideshow: Olympic torch carries the flame to London 2012
- Slideshow: Venues for London 2012 Olympic Games
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United States' Missy Franklin, left, leads in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.
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United States' Missy Franklin reacts after winning gold in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.
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Gold medalist Missy Franklin of the US celebrates with her gold medal on the podium after winning the women's 100m backstroke swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 30, in London.
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Congratulations!!!!
She is awesome, hard working and did an amazing job.
No real surprise that the bitter religion hating socialists of MSNBC are to spiteful to congratulate her.
She was amazing, ten minutes after swimming in the 400m trials she swims and gets the gold... I believe she may have the right person on her side.
Miss Balding, Please use your BRAIN to think about the record! It is more "UNBELIEVALBE" than Shiwen Ye's, is it? ! Do you still have any question?
Clare Balding, Look at this! Please USE YOUR BRAIN to think about this record: It is much more UNBELIEVABLE than Ye Shiwen's, is it?! You should have more questions!
Missy Franklin: where to start. She is everything that exemplifies an outstanding young individual and someone that has dedication, strength and discipline. Not just that but she is also a teenager that loves to have fun, finding a great balance in being a gold medal Olympic swimmer at the age of 17. She’s got a big heart and it shows. We love swimming in my house and have been keeping up with it since day one. The real challenge has been trying to keep up with what sport is on which channel. Luckily, I upgraded to the Hopper a few months ago on the suggestion of a Dish co-worker. This new DVR comes with three tuners and 2,000 hours of space! That’s four times more than your average DVR and I won’t run out of space when I’m recording all these events. It’s impressive that she wants to swim in college rather than swoop up all of her endorsements. I really respect and love her for that. We can’t wait for Missy to come home and celebrate.