Photo: Geoff Livingston / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Missy Franklin is the athlete who makes me believe joy and dominance can coexist. A Pasadena native standing 188 cm, she won five Olympic golds and held the 200-meter backstroke world record for years, all while excelling in college swimming at Berkeley. That balance of elite results and academic commitment impresses me as much as the medals. What I remember most, though, is the smile; she carried herself with a warmth that rarely survives at that level of pressure. The Laureus Sportswoman of the Year honor confirms her place at the top, but to me her real gift was making greatness look generous.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Missy Franklin
- Name (Japanese)
- メリッサ・フランクリン
- Reading
- めりっさ・ふらんくりん
- Born
- May 10, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Regis Jesuit High School
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY Award
- 2014 Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year
- 2015 Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award
- 2015 Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Missy Franklin born?
Born May 10, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Missy Franklin from?
Missy Franklin is from Pasadena, California, United States.
What does Missy Franklin do?
Missy Franklin works as swimmer.
How tall is Missy Franklin?
Missy Franklin is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.