Legendary Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin becomes a mom
DENVER — Missy Franklin is a mom!
The five-time Olympic gold medalist and Regis Jesuit graduate, along with her husband, former University of Texas swimmer Hayes Johnson, announced the birth of their daughter on Instagram.
Sarah Caitlin Johnson was born on Aug. 11 at 4:17 a.m., the posts says, a birthday she shares with her grandfather, Franklin’s dad.
Franklin became one of the sport’s biggest stars when she captured four gold medals and a bronze as a 17-year-old high-schooler at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Updated 10 hours ago
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Updated 25 minutes ago
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Updated 14 hours ago
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Updated 2 days ago
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Updated 8 hours ago
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Updated 10 hours ago
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Updated 6 hours ago
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The Associated Press
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Updated 11 hours ago
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