U.S. teen Missy Franklin wins gold in 200-meter backstroke, sets world record
By The Week Staff | August 3, 2012
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he 17-year-old Missy Franklin took home her third gold medal in the women's 200-meter backstroke, setting a new world record with a time of 2 minutes and 4.06 seconds. Her teammate Elizabeth Beisel won the bronze.
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