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Olympian Missy Franklin honored as the United States Junior Chamber’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin has been has been selected as a recipient of the United States Junior Chamber’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award (TOYA), the organization announced Monday.

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WATCH: Missy Franklin & Teri McKeever press conferences from California

In the lead-up to the Pac-12 and NCAA Championships, the University of California hosted press conferences with head women’s swim coach Teri McKeever and star sophomore Missy Franklin, who is in her final season with Cal before she’ll turn pro.

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With PAC-12, NCAA Championships In Sight, Franklin Considers Rio 2016 Training Plans

Missy Franklin’s collegiate swimming career may be coming to a close after conference and NCAA championships, but that doesn’t mean her Rio 2016 training plan is already set.

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Top 10 In-Season NCAA Performances

Already this season she is within one second of that mark (1:40.31), and swimming faster in the event than she was last year. Going into the meet last season the American record was 1:41.21. Now, she’s swimming times like that in-season which is what puts this swim on this list.

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Cal bests Stanford Despite Manuel’s Three Wins

Missy Franklin and the Cal Golden Bears downed the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday.

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SwimSwam Travel: Have You Booked Your Trip To The NCAA Championships?

The 2015 NCAA D1 Championships are expected to be two of the most exciting championship meets of the year. With NCAA…

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Monday Motivation: 2016 Olympic Promo Video Features Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin

The August 5th, 2016 Opening Ceremony date of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is now less than 550 days away….

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Colorado Stars coach Todd Schmitz inducted into Metro State Hall of Fame

Todd Schmitz, well-known today as the coach of Olympic champion Missy Franklin, has been inducted into the Metro State University’s Hall of Fame for his swimming achievements.

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7 Reasons to see the film “Touch the Wall” in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day

February 4th is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. It’s a day to celebrate female athletes everywhere!

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Cal Bears Roll Past Bruins

Elizabeth Pelton was one of many double event winners that helped propel the Cal Golden Bears to a 184 to 113 victory over the UCLA Bruins.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Liz Pelton Talks Racing Missy Franklin in 200 Back at USC Dual

Above, Liz Pelton talks after Cal’s dual meet against the USC Trojans in Berkeley.

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Cal Rolls Over USC at Home

Missy Franklin won the 200 freestyle against USC.

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It’s a Dawg Party Again: CSCAA NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Rankings

It’s a dawg party again, at least it is according to the CSCAA’s voting committee. The 2014 NCAA Champions top the rankings January 29th, 2015.

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le Clos, Belmonte and Ning Among Those Considered for Laureus Awards

Chad le Clos, Mireia Belmonte and Ning Ze Tao are all in contention to be placed on the shortlist for the prestigious Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards…

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Arizona Women Take Majority of Events, But Cal Depth Takes the Win in Televised Dual

Missy Franklin and the Cal Golden Bears used superior depth to outlast the top-heavy Arizona Wildcats in Tucson.

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