Missy Franklin

Swimming

American and Canadian Pasadena, California

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Quick Info

ProfessionSwimming
NationalityAmerican and Canadian
Date of Birth10/05/1995
Age31 years
BirthplacePasadena, California
Full NameMelissa Franklin Johnson

Latest News about Missy Franklin

25/03/2025

Missy Franklin announced that she welcomed her second baby girl with her husband Hayes Johnson. The news was shared in a joint Instagram post, confirming that the retired Olympic swimmer had expanded her family in March 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameMelissa Jeanette Franklin
NicknameMissy, Missy the Missile
Zodiac sign/Sun signTaurus
Married NameMelissa Franklin Johnson

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRegis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado
CollegeUniversity of California, Berkeley

Personal Life

ReligionChristian
EthnicityWhite
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Dancing
  • Being with friends
  • Baking
  • Listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Sexual OrientationStraight
Affairs/GirlfriendsJohn Martens
SpouseHayes Johnson

Family

FatherDick Franklin (Ex-football player, Canadian Football League)
MotherD.A. Franklin (Physician)
Children
  • Chase Campbell Johnson
  • Sarah Caitlin Johnson

Career

International Debut2008 U.S. Olympic Trials at age 13
Coach/MentorTodd Schmitz (Colorado Stars), Teri McKeever
StrokesBackstroke, freestyle, medley
ClubColorado Stars
Records
  • 200 m in Backstroke, timing 2:00.03 at the 2011 World Cup at the age of 16
  • 24×100 m in Medley relay (sc), timing 3:45.56 at the 2011 Duel in the Pool Atlanta at the age of 16
  • 200 m in Backstroke, timing 2:04.06 at the 2012 Summer Olympics at the age of 17
  • 4x100 m in Medley relay, timing 3:52.05 at the 2012 Summer Olympics at the age of 17
  • 200 m Backstroke, timing 2:00.03 at the 2011 World Cup (short course) at age 16
  • 4x100 m Medley relay (short course), timing 3:45.56 at the 2011 Duel in the Pool Atlanta at age 16
  • 200 m Backstroke, timing 2:04.06 at the 2012 Summer Olympics at age 17
  • 4x100 m Medley relay, timing 3:52.05 at the 2012 Summer Olympics at age 17
Career Turning Point2012 Summer Olympics in London
RetirementDecember 2018
Major Breakthrough2011 FINA World Championships
Retirement ReasonLingering shoulder injury and desire to pursue life without chronic pain

Favourites

Favourite BookHunger Games trilogy
Favourite MovieThe Sound of Music
Favourite MusicHip-hop
Favourite LunchDim sum
Favourite FoodHer mom's homemade mac and cheese with chocolate milk and garlic bread
Favourite AthleteNatalie Coughlin
Favourite Swim Meet2011 Colorado high school state championships
Favourite ExerciseA sprint set called XYZ

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/missyfranklin88/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Missy Franklin has won four Olympics gold medals.
2. She was named World Swimmer of the Year in 2012.
3. Missy also won the FINA Swimmer of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
4. She has earned 27 medals in international competitions.
5. Missy Franklin holds dual citizenship of Canada and the US.
6. She started swimming lessons at the age of 5.
7. Missy declined prize money and endorsements to compete in college-level competitions.
8. She has won four NCAA competitions in individual events.
9. Missy Franklin aims to pursue a degree in psychology with a minor in education.
10. She participated in the 2008 Olympics Trial at the age of 13.
11. Missy was the first woman to qualify for seven events in the Olympics.
12. She had a cameo in Pretty Little Liars in 2013.
13. Missy Franklin was featured in the documentary, Touch the Wall.
14. She has a tattoo of the Olympic rings.
15. Missy used to travel with her teddy bear Pascal.
16. Her celebrity crushes are Scotty McCreery and Justin Bieber.
17. Missy has swum twice with dolphins.
18. She has appeared in Vogue magazine.
19. She is a five-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time Olympic medalist overall.
20. She retired from competitive swimming in December 2018.
21. She was the first woman to win six gold medals at a single FINA World Championships (2013).
22. Won FINA Swimmer of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
23. Pursued a degree in psychology with a minor in education at UC Berkeley.
24. Celebrity crushes include Scotty McCreery and Justin Bieber.
25. Gained international fame through Team USA's viral 'Call Me Maybe' music video in summer 2012 at age 16.
26. Became the youngest ever Laureus Academy Member.
27. She has earned 28 medals in international competitions.
28. She held the world record in the 200-meter backstroke (long course) from 2012 to 2019.
29. She held world records in the 4×100-meter medley relay (short course and long course).
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