Franklin kicks off 8-gold chase

By Associated Press in Barcelona | China Daily | Updated: 2013-07-30 08:12

Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin react after winning the final of the women's 4x100m freestyle relay in Barcelona on Sunday. Pierre-Philippe Marcou / Agence France-Presse

With Michael Phelps cheering from the stands and a big assist from a teammate, Missy Franklin got off to a thrilling start in her own quest to win eight gold medals at the world championships.

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