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Missy Franklin finishes fourth in 200 free, American Allison Schmitt wins


Moments before broadcasting a tape of teen sensation Missy Franklin's gold medal-winning race, a competition that the network highlighted due to Franklin's young age and immense talent, NBC aired a promo for Tuesday morning's "Today" show in which

NBC has been taking heat for its time-delayed Olympic coverage (there's even a parody Twitter). But never did viewers think that in addition to avoiding the Internet, they would need to avoid NBC's own coverage of the games.

Missy Franklin is a U.S. hero. And the Olympics has a couple famous fans in Justin Bieber and Scotty McCreery.

By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY. Updated. LONDON – OK, so maybe Missy Franklin won't win seven medals during these London Games. London, United Kingdom; Missy Franklin (USA) reacts on the podium after receiving. Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY

Missy Franklin is a U.S. hero. And the Olympics has a couple famous fans in Justin Bieber and Scotty McCreery.

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