About Missy Franklin
Melissa Jeanette Franklin, an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medallist, was born on May 10, 1995. Her estimated net worth is $4 million. Melissa “Missy” Franklin, who started swimming at the age of five, was born on May 10th, 1995 in Pasadena, California. In the 100- and 200-meter backstroke events at the 2010 National Swimming Championships, Franklin, then 15 years old, took home two silver medals. At the 2010 FINA Short Course World Championships in Dubai, she won a third silver medal for her effort in the 200-meter backstroke. Later that year, she won the Breakout Performer of the Year honor at the Golden Goggle Awards.
What Missy Franklin Has Achieved
Franklin competed in the World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai in 2011 and took home gold and silver medals in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay and 4×100 meter medley relay, respectively. For the 50-meter backstroke, she won a bronze medal, and for the 200-meter backstroke, where she also won her first gold medal, she set a new American record with a time of 2 minutes, 5.10 seconds. Franklin established her maiden world record in the 200 meter backstroke later that year at the 2011 FINA Swimming World Cup in October with a timing of 2 minutes and.03 seconds.
Missy Franklin’s achievements in further detail
She was voted the best female swimmer for 2011 by FINA Aquatics World Magazine and the Female Athlete of the Year at the Golden Goggle Awards for her accomplishments during that season. Franklin qualified for the 2012 US Olympic Trials in four individual events, taking first place in the 200 meter backstroke semifinals (2 minutes, 7.91 seconds), 200 meter backstroke final (2 minutes, 6.12 seconds), and 100 meter backstroke final (58.85 seconds, breaking the US record). London, take note. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Missy Franklin is certain to generate some buzz.
