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    Fundamentals: Missy Franklin

    • Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin joins Fundamentals on Thursday, July 9th.
    • The episode will begin at 12pm ET on Thursday, streamed live on this page.
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    Jul 09, 2020 | 12:00 am
    UPDATED Jul 09, 2020 | 09:28 am

    Welcome to the latest episode of Fundamentals with Ian Thomas, a Front Office Sports interview show featuring leading operators and voices of the sports industry.

    On Thursday, we will be joined by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Missy Franklin to discuss her life after swimming, sponsorship deals, business opportunities, and more.

    RELATED READING: Missy Franklin Finds Her Lane In Retirement With Long-Term Brand Deals (Feb 2020)

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