OT Missy Franklin retires at 23 | The Boneyard

OT Missy Franklin retires at 23

Joined
Nov 15, 2015
Messages
426
Reaction Score
2,782
As we know, Missy was one of the huge stars at the 2012 Olympics. Sadly, from 2013 on, she battled shoulder (and back) issues. Although she swam in the 2016 Olympics, she was not nearly what she had been. Now, with continuing pain, she has had to hang up her goggles.

She was a great competitor. She really brought her "A" game in 2012, reminding me of Maya, Stewie, etc., etc., etc.

How varied different sports are. Missy is barely 1-2 years older than our seniors, who are really at the beginning of their careers.

One of the reasons Michael Phelps gave for retiring (for good it looks like) is that he wanted to lift his children over his head when he was 40. (Shoulder injuries are systemic in swimming, due to the repetitive stress.)

I do hope she finds another passion.
 
Joined
Nov 28, 2018
Messages
457
Reaction Score
734
Wow. I remember reading that she was training at UGA. I really enjoyed watching her in 2012 and wondered what happened to her in 2016. Best of luck to her.
 

oldude

bamboo lover
Joined
Nov 15, 2016
Messages
17,418
Reaction Score
156,693
One unfortunate side note. Heading into the 2012 Olympics Franklin could have earned millions from endorsement deals. However, she was already committed to Cal and wanted to preserve her amateur eligibility, believing that the endorsement opportunities would be even greater in 4 years. Sadly, Franklin’s injuries never allowed her the opportunity for the big payday. Her window of opportunity was 2012.
 
Joined
Feb 3, 2013
Messages
291
Reaction Score
430
sad to see her go. She has been my favorite swimmer for years. wish her all the best and hope someone wil give her a chance to do some commentary at the next summer Olympics.
 

Online statistics

Members online
131
Guests online
2,295
Total visitors
2,426

Forum statistics

Threads
160,138
Messages
4,219,826
Members
10,083
Latest member
unlikejo


.
Top Bottom