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The Latest: Franklin struggles in 100M freestyle qualifying

The Latest on the Olympics ahead of the Rio Games (all times local to Rio):

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9:35 p.m.

Missy Franklin has missed out on another event that was part of her Olympic program four years ago.

Franklin was only the 11th-fastest qualifier in the semifinals of the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials Thursday night, missing a spot in Friday's final. Abbey Weitzeil was the top qualifier at 53.57 seconds, and Katie Ledecky also advanced as the seventh seed at 54.04.

The top eight will swim in the final.

Also advancing were Simone Manuel (53.