Yahoo reported that Missy Franklin has "the chops" to carry the "Female Phelps" label.

"The truth is, Franklin is a lot like Phelps. Physically, her length is going to offer her plenty of advantages as her swimming develops. Mentally, she already looks as comfortable in her own skin - not to mention confident - as many of the veterans that surround her. And like many of the greatest Olympic athletes, she's already shown a peek of stubbornness at a young age. When Phelps revealed before these Games that Franklin hadn't sought his advice - despite him leaving the door open for it - it said something," Yahoo said.

"Missy Franklin looks like she's got the chops. She looks like she can be the female Michael Phelps. And as far as that label goes, she doesn't seem to care one way or another. And that's probably what makes her the perfect fit we've been looking for."

American teenager Franklin won the women's 100-meter backstroke at the London Olympics on Monday, Newsday reported.

Franklin won the two-lap race in 58.33 seconds for her first Olympic gold and second medal after taking bronze in the 4x100 freestyle relay.

Emily Seebohm of Australia touched in 58.68 to take the silver medal and Aya Terakawa of Japan finished in 58.83 to take bronze.

Franklin swam little more than 10 minutes after taking the eighth and final qualifying spot in the 200 freestyle semifinals, while setting an American time record.

The 17-years-old swimmer dedicated all her Olympic races to her home state of Colorado, according to CBS News.

Franklin said Thursday she was affected by the cinema shootings in the Denver suburb of Aurora, where she attends high school and trains.

"Every single race I'm going to have that Colorado incident back on my mind," she said. "It's such a terrible thing and I'm so shaken by it. They're in my thoughts this entire process."

Franklin was indeed ecstatic about her win.

"Indescribable," Franklin said after rallying to win the 100-meter backstroke Monday. "I still can't believe that happened. I don't even know what to think. I saw my parents' reaction on the screen and I just started bawling. I can't even think right now."

The teen seems to be living another dream: a chance to speak to Justin Beiber.

Singer Justin Bieber wrote on Franklin's Twitter, "heard @FranklinMissy is a fan of mine. now im a fan of hers too. CONGRATS on winning GOLD! #muchlove."

Franklin tweeted in response, "I just died! Thankyou!"