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Missy Franklin Visits Dove Valley

Olympic hopeful Missy Franklin, a Broncos fan, visited Dove Valley Thursday to watch practice.

On Thursday, the Broncos hosted Olympic hopeful Missy Franklin at practice.
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On Thursday, the Broncos hosted Olympic hopeful Missy Franklin at practice.

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Franklin, a Broncos fan, soaked in practice from the sideline.
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Franklin, a Broncos fan, soaked in practice from the sideline.

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Franklin meets Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway.
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Franklin meets Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway.

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Franklin goes in for a hug with wide receiver Eric Decker.
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Franklin goes in for a hug with wide receiver Eric Decker.

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Decker surprised Franklin last month at a school assembly.
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Decker surprised Franklin last month at a school assembly.

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Franklin shares a laugh with Decker.
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Franklin shares a laugh with Decker.

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Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein stops by to greet Franklin after practice.
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Defensive tackle Mitch Unrein stops by to greet Franklin after practice.

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Finally, Franklin met her favorite player, quarterback Peyton Manning.
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Finally, Franklin met her favorite player, quarterback Peyton Manning.

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Manning offered encouragement to the swimmer, an Olympic hopeful.
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Manning offered encouragement to the swimmer, an Olympic hopeful.

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From left to right: Franklin's father, Manning, Franklin and her swimming coach pose for a photo.
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From left to right: Franklin's father, Manning, Franklin and her swimming coach pose for a photo.

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Head Coach John Fox signed a football for Franklin. "Go for the gold!"
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Head Coach John Fox signed a football for Franklin. "Go for the gold!"

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Elway signed the ball as well. "To Missy: Great things are going to happen. Good luck!"
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Elway signed the ball as well. "To Missy: Great things are going to happen. Good luck!"

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Decker and Manning finished off the autographs. "Good luck Missy!" and "Missy, best wishes."
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Decker and Manning finished off the autographs. "Good luck Missy!" and "Missy, best wishes."

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