17-Year-Old Missy Franklin Wins Gold for U.S.
17-year-old American Missy Franklin won the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics Monday.
Franklin won the two-lap race in 58.33 seconds for her first Olympic gold and second medal after taking bronze in the 4×100 freestyle relay.
”Indescribable,” 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.”
Emily Seebohm of Australia claimed the silver medal with a time of 58.68 while Japan’s Ava Terakawa won the bronze touching the wall at 58.83.
Franklin swam in the event just a little more than 10 minutes after taking the eighth and final qualifying spot in the 200 freestyle semifinals.
More From The Fan
Houston Astros Blow Game in the Bottom of the Ninth to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Lose 5-4
Which Team Will Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals? — Sports Survey of the Day
Texas Tech Pounds Baylor 17-5, Clinch Final Spot in Big 12 Baseball Tournament
Leave a Comment