Missy Franklin vs Natalie Coughlin
Missy Franklin vs Natalie Coughlin: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin?
Natalie Coughlin and Missy Franklin competed in similar events and were both key members of the U.S. national team. Coughlin's experience and Franklin's youth created a dynamic rivalry, especially in relays.
Missy Franklin
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals5
- World Championships Medals17
- Pan Pacific Championships Medals4
- Total International Medals28
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals5 (2012, 2016)
- World Championships Gold Medals11 (long course)
- Pan Pacific Championships Gold Medals1
- Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year2014
- Swimming World's World Swimmer of the Year2012
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Natalie Coughlin
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals3
- World Championships Gold Medals11
- Total International Medals27
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals3 (2004, 2008, 2012)
- World Championships Gold Medals11
- Pan Pacific Championships Gold Medals4