2024 Paris Olympics: Missy Franklin identifies Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh, and Gretchen Walsh as promising swimmers.

Former Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin has named Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh, and Gretchen Walsh as promising swimmers to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ledecky, with 26 World Championship medals and 16 world records, is praised by Franklin. McIntosh, a 17-year-old Canadian, recently broke Ledecky's 13-year undefeated streak in the 800m freestyle. University of Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh, who won five gold medals at the 2023 NCAA Championships, is also on Franklin's radar.