BARCELONA (Reuters) - American teenager Missy Franklin has another shot at a record-equalling fifth gold when she starts as the hot favourite in the 200 metres backstroke at the world championships on Saturday.
The 18-year-old has two relay titles and golds in 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke already this week and if she manages a fifth triumph she would match a feat achieved only by American Tracy Caulkins and Australian Libby Trickett.
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