Missy Franklin wins first London Olympics gold in 100 back

Missy Franklin won the gold medal for Team USA in the 100m women's backstroke final Monday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The 17-year-old won the event just 14 minutes after qualifying for

LONDON—It seems Ryan Lochte is no Michael Phelps. Come to think of it, Michael Phelps is no longer Michael Phelps. Then just when it seemed U.S. swimming had lost its marquee value, along came Missy Franklin. Missy Franklin won the 100-meter

Missy Franklin waves the American flag proudly and shows off her shiny gold medal during the medal ceremony for the

Missy Franklin waves the American flag proudly and shows off her shiny gold medal during the medal ceremony for the

Missy Franklin of the United States celebrates after she won the Final of the Women's 100m Backstroke on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)