Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin inspires tragedy-hit Colorado

DENVER (Reuters) - For a state that has seen a deadly movie theatre shooting and devastating wildfires this summer, the performance of Colorado resident and Olympic gold-medal swimmer Missy Franklin has been one bright spot - in and out of the pool.

The 17-year-old Franklin, who has entered seven events in London, said it was "heartbreaking" to learn of the theatre shooting in Aurora, where she attends high school, and that her thoughts were back home.