Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Missy the Missle.

If you didn't know about this girl before the Olympics, you know about her now. Not only is Missy Franklin the first woman to qualify for seven events in the Olympics but she's also 17-years-old. I've been hearing about her for the past few months and how she was going to be the one to watch in London. I think that she realized how young she is more than anyone else because there has been a lot of pressure put on her, but she said that her goal is just to do her best.

Luckily for the U.S. her best has been two medals in two races, including a gold medal. She is still obviously a teenager but she is so mature. I'm so impressed every time she does an interview. I also love that she continually turns down sponsorship opportunities to keep herself elgible to compete in high school and receive a college scholarship. I respect that so much. She is definitely a role model for young children to look up to.

If you haven't seen many stories about her, here is a sampling:


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