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Franklin's Backstroke Wins Her First Olympic Gold

by Howard Berkes, NPR
July 31, 2012

American swimmer Missy Franklin is back in the Olympic pool in London Tuesday for her third race in two days. The 17-year-old from Colorado is being cast as America's next great swimming star. She fit the bill Monday with her first gold medal, in the 100-meter backstroke.

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