Missy Franklin

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Top 100 high school athletes of the 21st century (so far)".

Kevin Askeland•Jul 9, 2025

Top 100 high school athletes of the 21st century (so far)

Find out where prep legends like Missy Franklin, LeBron James, Clayton Kershaw, Patrick Mahomes and Candace Parker landed.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Former MaxPreps Female Athlete of the Year Alissa Pili has eyes set on WNBA after starring at Utah".

Aaron Williams•Jan 11, 2024

Former MaxPreps Female Athlete of the Year Alissa Pili has eyes set on WNBA after starring at Utah

After winning 13 state titles in Alaska, Pili shining for nationally-ranked Utes.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "MaxPreps turns 20: Top 20 high school athletes of the past two decades".

Jordan Divens•Jul 28, 2022

MaxPreps turns 20: Top 20 high school athletes of the past two decades

Missy Franklin, Derrick Henry, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Maya Moore, Candace Parker, Mike Trout among the standouts.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "MaxPreps turns 20: Looking back at 20 stories that shaped the last two decades of high school sports".

Staff Report•Jul 25, 2022

MaxPreps turns 20: Looking back at 20 stories that shaped the last two decades of high school sports

LeBron, Bryce Harper, Kevin Boyle’s hiring at Montverde, New Rochelle’s miracle, the Ball brothers and Zion among the stories that grabbed the nation’s attention.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "MaxPreps 2012-13 Female Athlete of the Year: Missy Franklin".

Mitch Stephens•Jul 2, 2013

MaxPreps 2012-13 Female Athlete of the Year: Missy Franklin

In a year loaded with globally known prep female athletes, four-time swimming gold medalist Missy Franklin edges perhaps the finest middle distance runner in high school history, Mary Cain.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Top 20 high school sports stories from 2012-13".

Mitch Stephens•Jun 12, 2013

Top 20 high school sports stories from 2012-13

From unfathomable returns to the field to historic record-setting performances, from blind ambition to tragic endings, from famous faces to unlikely 4-foot-5 celebrities, the 2012-13 high school sports season had a bit of everything.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Missy Franklin's future teammate Celina Li to make final prep splash".

Mitch Stephens•May 17, 2013

Missy Franklin's future teammate Celina Li to make final prep splash

Versatile and diminutive Foothill (Pleasanton, Calif.) swimmer beat Franklin in November and will join her in Berkeley in the fall.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Missy Franklin caps prep career in style ".

Pat Rooney•Feb 9, 2013

Missy Franklin caps prep career in style

Regis Jesuit Olympian adds two more state records to illustrious high school resume.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Fossil Ridge champ Rhianna Williams to bid adieu to swimming".

Pat Rooney•Feb 6, 2013

Fossil Ridge champ Rhianna Williams to bid adieu to swimming

Williams one of several standouts to share the pool with Olympian Missy Franklin. The 5A meet will be televised by CBS Sports Network.

Missy was tagged in the photo gallery "Cherry Creek @ Regis Jesuit".

Missy Franklin was tagged in the video "Varsity Center - College Commits and Rankings".

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Beyond the X: No one bullies Olympic boxer Claressa Shields anymore".

Joe Santoliquito•Jul 29, 2012

Beyond the X: No one bullies Olympic boxer Claressa Shields anymore

The incoming Northwestern (Flint, Mich.) senior may be the youngest boxer on the U.S. team, but she may also be the most fearless.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "MaxPreps 2011-12 Girls Athlete of the Year: Missy Franklin of Regis Jesuit".

Mitch Stephens•Jul 16, 2012

MaxPreps 2011-12 Girls Athlete of the Year: Missy Franklin of Regis Jesuit

In a school year featuring numerous phenomenal female sports achievements, the Colorado junior swimmer and seven-time Olympic qualifier stands clearly above the crowd.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Colorado places 131 performances on NISCA All-America swim lists".

Gerry Valerio•Jun 28, 2012

Colorado places 131 performances on NISCA All-America swim lists

Behind national leaders Missy Franklin and Bonnie Brandon, Colorado ranked ninth overall in number of honorees.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Missy Franklin, Bonnie Brandon lead Colorado contingent at Olympic Swim Trials".

Pat Rooney•Jun 18, 2012

Missy Franklin, Bonnie Brandon lead Colorado contingent at Olympic Swim Trials

Centennial State will have large representation in Omaha besides the two female stars.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "2012 All-Colorado girls swimming team".

Staff Report•Apr 6, 2012

2012 All-Colorado girls swimming team

The Denver Post and MaxPreps present the 2012 All-Colorado girls swimming team. Cherry Creek's Bonnie Brandon and Regis Jesuit's Missy Franklin are the swimmers of the year.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Missy Franklin, Bonnie Brandon electrify the Class 5A state swim meet".

Pat Rooney•Feb 11, 2012

Missy Franklin, Bonnie Brandon electrify the Class 5A state swim meet

Regis Jesuit's Franklin breaks her own national record, while Cherry Creek's Brandon closes out a stellar career. Fossil Ridge wins its first state team title.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Storylines abound for Colorado state swim meets beyond Missy Franklin".

Paul Willis•Feb 9, 2012

Storylines abound for Colorado state swim meets beyond Missy Franklin

Yes, Regis Jesuit standout Missy Franklin deserves the attention, but the team title chases also are worth following.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Regis Jesuit's Missy Franklin helps Colorado state swim meet generate national buzz".

Gerry Valerio•Feb 7, 2012

Regis Jesuit's Missy Franklin helps Colorado state swim meet generate national buzz

Interest in Regis Jesuit ace Missy Franklin results in national TV broadcast for Class 5A meet.

Missy Franklin was tagged in the article "Missy Franklin returns to prep swimming".

Gerry Valerio•Jan 21, 2012

Missy Franklin returns to prep swimming

Regis Jesuit junior and world record-holder enjoys first high school meet of the season. Cherry Creek's Bonnie Brandon also shines.

Missy was tagged in the photo gallery "Cherry Creek @ Regis Jesuit".