Missy Franklin: Young Gun Will Follow in Natalie Coughlin's Footsteps

The first time Missy Franklin jumped in an Olympic pool for a race, she emerged from the water with a medal. Now that's the way to get your feet wet. And this bronze medal won't be the last for the Colorado teenager. "Missy the Missile" is goingLondon • The stands in the Olympic Aquatics Centre stretch seemingly to the heavens on both sides of the pool.Fortunately, Missy Franklin has Coughlin right there to guide her along the way. During the Olympic Trials last month, Coughlin—who was the female version of Michael Phelps at the 2008 Games—barely qualified, according

Read more ...