About missy franklin:
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Biographical:Full Name: Melissa Jeanette Franklin Date of Birth: May 10, 1995 Birth Place: Pasadena, California Age: 17 Current Residence: Aurora, Colorado Education: Senior (Class of 2013) at Regis Jesuit High School Sport: Swimming Speciality Strokes: Backstroke, Freestyle, Individual Medley Height: 6 feet 1 inch Weight: 165 pounds Parents: D.A. Franklin (mother) Dick Franklin (father) Swim Coach: Todd Schmitz |
fun facts:- At the age of 5, Missy was encouraged to swim by her mother who feared the water and didn't want her daughter growing up with the same fear
- Before Missy took up swimming, she tried basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, and skating - Besides for swimming, Missy also enjoys reading, dancing, and hanging out with friends - Missy was given the nickname "Missy the Missile" by her dad - She has a size 13 shoe - Her dad calls her feet "built-in-flippers" - Missy looks up to her favorite athlete, Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin - Missy is known amongst friends and family as the "girl who never stops smiling" - She is a Justin Bieber fan - She has a dog named Ruger |