Missy Franklin, left, and U.S. swimming teammate Elizabeth Beisel celebrate at the finish line of the women’s 200m backstroke. Franklin led wire-to-wire. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin launches into the pool in the women’s 200m backstroke. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
British swimmers cheer teammate Rebecca Adlington in the women’s 800m freestyle final. Adlington finished third. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Michael Phelps won the men’s 100m butterfly. It was his 17th career gold medal. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Michael Phelps spouts water after winning the men’s 100m butterfly. He was next to last at the turn before rallying to win. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Florent Manaudou of France celebrates his gold medal-winning performance in the men’s 50m freestyle. American Cullen Jones won the silver. (Al Bello /Getty Images)
