Swim sensation Missy to attend Laureus


Missy Franklin in a file photo. She is nominated for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year. – AFP Photo

PETALING JAYA: Young American swimmer Missy Franklin will be at the glittering Laureus World Sports Awards at the Istana Budaya on Wednesday.

The California native has been unstoppable, winning four gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics, followed by an unprecedented six gold medals at one World Championships. She won the 100m and 200m backstroke, 200m freestyle, 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle and 4x100m medley at last year’s World Championships.

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