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A competitive swimmer, Missy Franklin has won numerous gold medals at the World Championships over the past few years. A world record holder in the 200m backstroke event, she has also represented the United States at the 2012 and 2014 Summer Olympics, where she earned a total of five gold medals. Want to know more about the 22-year-old? Keep scrolling, we’ve got more cool facts on her below.
Missy Franklin Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Melissa Jeanette Franklin
Nick Names
“Missy”, Missy Franklin, Missie the Missile
Occupation
Competitive Swimmer, Olympic Competitor
Famous For
As a competitive swimmer, Missy Franklin is perhaps best known for having taken home five gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. In addition to that, she currently also holds the world record in the 200m backstroke event.
Age – How Old is She?
She is 22 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
Her birthday is on May 10, 1995
Place of Birth/Hometown
Missy Franklin was born in Pasadena, California. As a young girl, she was brought up in Centennial, Colorado; ultimately, it was there that she first took to the water.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
She is Caucasian
Missy Franklin Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
She is 6’1 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
She is 1.85 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
Her current weight is approximately 165 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
Her current weight is approximately 75 kg
Body Measurements
Her body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
Her waist size is unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
Her shoe size has not been disclosed to the public
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Brown
Personal Life
Is Missy Franklin Currently in a Relationship?
For a few years, she has been dating John Martens, a fellow swimmer who practices at the same pool.
Missy Franklin’s Boyfriends
For now, we do not have any information on Missy Franklin’s previous relationships.
Mother
D.A. Franklin
Father
Dick Franklin
Sisters
As far as we know, Missy Franklin is an only child and does not have any siblings
Brothers
As far as we know, Missy Franklin is an only child and does not have any siblings
Children
No, Missy Franklin does not have any children.
High School
As a teen, she went to Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado; she later received her diploma in 2013.
College
A few years after completing high school, she accepted a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, the same year as the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the institute, she swam for the California Golden Bears team during the 2013-14 academic year.
Salary
For now, information on Missy Franklin’s salary is unavailable.
Net Worth
From what we can gather, Missy Franklin’s current net worth is around $3 million
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
When she has free time, she enjoys kayaking with her dad in the Colorado mountains. In addition to that, she also likes cooking and baking
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Athlete
Natalie Coughlin
Favorite Sports
Swimming, Kayaking
Horoscope
Born on May 10, she is a Taurus
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Missy Franklin’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Missy Franklin’s Instagram Username
Missy Franklin’s Facebook Account
Missy Franklin’s Youtube Channel
As far as we know, Missy Franklin does not have his own YouTube channel
Missy Franklin’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/missyfranklin
Missy Franklin’s Snapchat Username
Missy Franklin’s Snapchat Username
Missy Franklin is not active on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- Due to the fact that her parents are Canadian, she holds both Canadian and American citizenship (though she ultimately chose to compete for the United States)
- Her parents originally enrolled her in swimming lessons as they were worried about water safety
- After winning the 2012 Summer Olympics, she refused endorsements and prize money in order to compete as an amateur in college
- She plans on working toward a bachelor degree in psychology, with a minor in education
- A Christian, she talks with God during and after practice as well as competitions
- In 2013, she made a guest appearance in an episode of the popular teen drama, Pretty Little Liars, where she appeared as herself
- In 2014, she was also featured in a documentary film called Touch the Wall, which documents her and Joyce’s journey to the 2012 Summer Games
- When she was seven years old, she became a member of the Colorado Stars travel swim team
- Regarding her natural talent, it wasn’t until other parents had brought it to her parents’ attention that they recognized her potential as a swimmer