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Franklin wary of China challenge
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MISSY Franklin yesterday warned her United States teammates to expect a strong challenge from China at next year’s Olympics as the rising Asian power bids to break America’s stranglehold on swimming.
Franklin, who starred with four gold medals for the US at London 2012, said she expected China to bring its “A-game” to Rio as it tries to topple the US.
The US has ruled at the last six Olympics, but China had its best ever Games in London as it finished second on the swimming medals table for the first time.
“They always challenge us,” Franklin said in China’s Hong Kong, where she is competing in the eight-leg World Cup series. “It’s always an incredible battle and they always bring their A-game no matter what. They make us better and I think we’re all really grateful for that.”
At London 2012, Sun Yang lowered his 1,500-meter world record as he grabbed two golds, while Ye Shiwen caused a stir with two titles at the age of just 16.
Ye, who set tongues wagging with her world record in the women’s 400 individual medley, has been hampered by injury but Franklin said she was capable of springing more surprises in Brazil.
“She’s such a sweetheart,” the American said of Ye.
“I really wish her the best of luck and the most incredible success she can get, but I think it’ll be anyone’s game.”
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