Melissa Belote
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder, swimming coach · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1956 · age 70
Melissa Louise Belote, also known by her current married name Melissa Belote Ripley, is an American former competition swimmer, three-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events. She represented the United States at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics.
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Born 1956 · age 70
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