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Missy Franklin

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A huge part of swimming for me is I love it, and it is so much fun.

Cal women beat Oregon State despite distance double from Sammy Harrison

Kaylin Bing was one of Cal’s top scorers, winning the 50 free and the 200 free relay.

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Touch The Wall Puts Out New Trailer As Release Date Approaches

Touch The Wall, the swimming film staring Kara Lynn Joyce and Missy Franklin, put out a new trailer today as…

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College Previews: #3 Cal Looking To Challenge For Number One Spot With A Talent Filled Roster

The Cal women have some of the top names in college swimming that makes up a fantastic roster and undoubtedly…

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6 Big Things we saw at the (Not Exactly) All-Florida Invite

A healthy Missy Franklin showed up in Florida alongside her Cal teammates, who eschewed the meet’s “All-Florida” title. After back spasms interrupted her summer, Franklin’s health is paramount to Cal’s success this season.

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Florida Gators Win All-Florida Invite For Fifth Consecutive Year

After three golds and a silver it was clear that Natalie Hinds of the University of Florida was not completely satisfied with her winnings as she added another win with a 48.95 in the 100 freestyle. Kaitlyn Dressel was second in 49.20 followed by Missy Franklin in 49.87. Pelton finished fifth inn 50.99.

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Liz Pelton’s 1:56 in the 200 Back Highlights Sunday Morning at All-Florida Invite

Liz Pelton swam ahead of Missy Franklin for the top seed in the women’s 200 back.

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Missy Franklin Looks Healthy in Two-Win Session; Pawel Werner Impresses Gregg Troy at All-Florida Invite

While the men’s meet on day 2 of the 2014 All-Florida Invitational was another Gator romp, the women’s meet was…

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All-Florida Invitational: Day Two Prelims Recap – Florida Women and Men Leading the Charge

Natalie Hinds of Florida is top qualifier in the women’s 100 fly after the Day Two prelims session of the All-Florida Invite.

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Florida Rolls to 9 Wins in 10 Races on Day 1 of All-Florida Invite

The Florida women jumped out to a 101-point lead early after 1 day of the 2014 All-Florida Invite by winning…

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Caeleb Dressel Begins College Career on Friday at All-Florida Invite

The top recruit in the high school class of 2014 Caeleb Dressel began his college career on Friday in prelims at…

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Cal Swimming and Diving NCAA Champions Honored On-Field at Memorial Stadium

The California Golden Bears Women’s and Men’s Swimming and Diving NCAA national champions were honored at halftime of the Cal-Colorado football game on Saturday.

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The Official SwimSwam Ballot for the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards

Katie Ledecky is a shoe-in for Female Swimmer of the Year at the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards. Most of the choices aren’t that obvious.

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USA Swimming Announces 2014 Golden Goggles Nominees

After winning gold in his big comeback meet in the 100 fly, Michael Phelps has returned to the list of Golden Goggles nominees.

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Hamilton wins duel with Murphy to become Cal ‘King of the Pool’, Li remains undefeated in women’s meet

Will Hamilton had a huge season-opening day at the Cal Poly “King and Queen of the Pool” event, winning a tight battle with defending “King of the Pool” Ryan Murphy for the 2014 title.

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Superimposing The 2016 Olympic Trials Standards On the 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifying Period

Do you have what it takes to make the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team? You have to make the cuts first.

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