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It has been a whirlwind ride for Missy Franklin since winning five medals at the London Olympics three months ago. Now, she is looking ahead to college and helping carry the torch in the sport of swimming.

After winning five Olympic medals in London, Missy Franklin recalls her dreamlike summer in ESPN The Magazine's Interview issue.

The U.S. women's volleyball team knows too well how losing to Brazil in the gold-medal match feels. It happened in Beijing. And it happened again in London.

The U.S. women's water polo team suffered through disappointments leading up to London, and a scare or two while at the Games, but in the end it got what it had long chased: the gold medal.

After upsetting the No. 1-ranked Brazilians in the semifinals, Jennifer Kessy and April Ross no longer should be considered the "other" American beach volleyball team.

Adam Krikorian's untimely timeout request allowed Australia to send the semifinal into OT and set the U.S. coach up for a lifetime of comparisons with Chris Webber.

Roommates Dana Vollmer and Rebecca Soni have helped each other stay calm in the water. The result? World records and gold medals for each.

For every Phelps and Lochte in the world, there are 10 times as many swimmers like Kukors, who fight the inner demons that come along with having the fate of your career decided in 130 seconds. They succeed not only because of their talent, but also because of their support group.

How will 17-year-old phenom Missy Franklin shoulder the load of mounting expectations this summer? By leaning on everything from Justin Bieber to cuddles from her ultimate support group.