What happened to Missy Franklin?
Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin officially retired from Team USA at age 23. Three years later, Missy remains afloat. You might find her at the pool, but she’s not the one swimming laps.
Who was the youngest swimmer in the 2012 Olympics?
Katie Ledecky
Katie Grimes becomes youngest U.S. Olympic swimmer since Katie Ledecky in 2012.
What injury did Missy Franklin have?
shoulder injuries
The 25-year-old retired athlete, who became a household name after earning an impressive four gold medals at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, explained that competitive swimming is pretty much part of her past. Speaking to People, Franklin revealed she can barely swim after suffering multiple shoulder injuries.
What is the age limit for the Olympics swimming?
Technically, the answer is, there is no such requirement. According to the International Olympic Committee, “there is no specific age limit for taking part in the Olympic Games.”
How old was Katie Ledecky when she won her first gold medal?
15-year-old
In her international debut at the 2012 London Olympic Games as a 15-year-old, Ledecky unexpectedly won the gold medal in the women’s 800-metre freestyle.
Which London venue hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics in swimming?
The London Aquatics Centre, designed by famed architect Zaha Hadid, hosted the swimming events during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Who won the 200m breaststroke at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The women’s 200 metre breaststroke event at the 2012 Summer Olympics took place on 1–2 August at the London Aquatics Centre in London, United Kingdom. U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni cleared a 2:20-barrier in a remarkable world record to defend her Olympic title for…
How many countries compete in swimming at the 2012 Olympics?
FINA announced in early July 2012 that 631 athletes from 166 nations would compete in swimming events at the 2012 Olympics (note: all nations qualified for the 10 km races also had at least 1 swimmer qualified for the pool portion). 59 nations qualified via the A cut (OQT), 12 via the B cut (OST) and 95 via Universality.
How many swimming events were there in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Swimming featured 34 events (17 male, 17 female), including two 10 km open-water marathons in Hyde Park’s Serpentine Lake. The remaining 32 were contested in a 50 m long course pool within the Olympic Park.
