Five-time Olympic champion Missy Franklin retires from swimming at 23
Missy Franklin, whose four gold medals at the age of 17 made her one of the stars of the 2012 Olympics, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming
July 2018
Ledecky dominates and Dressel underwhelms as US nationals kick off
Katie Ledecky cruised to a nearly 11-second victory in the 800m freestyle Wednesday on the opening night of the US national championships
July 2017
Katie Ledecky suffers first ever loss at worlds, ending bid for six golds
Katie Ledecky was beaten in the 200m freestyle by Italy’s Federica Pellegrini at the world championships on Wednesday in Budapest
July 2015
Fina world championships: 10 swimmers to watch at Kazan 2015
Missy Franklin is schooled for the pool in Russia, Adam Peaty is on a record high, while Ryan Lochte and Katie Ledecky are in line to make a splash
September 2013
Nail art reaches new heights in fashion and popular culture
From the painted talons of music maven Rihanna to sporting star Rebecca Adlington − nails are now big business
August 2013
Missy Franklin 'super excited' after golden haul at world championships
Eyewitness
Eyewitness: Barcelona, Spain
November 2012
Olympic star Missy Franklin signs up for high school swimming team
The four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin has decided to swim again for her high school team in Colorado
August 2012
Sportblog
London 2012: Ten Olympic debutants who can return to rule in Rio
Missy Franklin wins Olympic gold No4 but Team GB swimmers flounder
July 2012
London 2012: Missy Franklin wins Olympic 100m backstroke gold for US
The American swimmer Missy Franklin won the Olympic 100m backstroke at the Aquatics Centre
London 2012 Olympics: day 3 at the Games
Highlights include top class finals in men's synchro diving and team gymnastics, and Britain and Argentina's hockey face-off
London 2012's new Olympic stars
Missy Franklin: the first US woman to swim in seven events in one Games
The 17-year-old American with size 13 feet is being billed as the future of women's swimming ahead of London 2012
June 2012
Missy Franklin qualifies for London 2012 with US record 100m backstroke
US Swimming trials: High school student Missy Franklin lives up to hype and qualifies for London 2012 Olympics in record time, while Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte battle to be top men's swimmer
