Missy Franklin
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1995 · age 31
Melissa Franklin Johnson is an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist. She held the world record in the 200-meter backstroke from 2012 to 2019. As a member of the U.S. national swim team, she also held the world records in the 4×100-meter medley relay.
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2015Best Female College Athlete ESPY AwardAwardHonda Sports Award for Swimming & DivingAward2014Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the YearAward2013Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY AwardAward1995Born10 May 1995
Career 1
ClubYears
California Golden Bears
Media & music
Photos 6
Franklin during warm up at the Aquatics Centre in 2012
Franklin at an NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers on September 9, 2012
Franklin at the start of the 200-meter backstroke heats
Franklin (middle) in 2013 World Aquatics Championships
Franklin (left), Emily Seebohm and Katinka Hosszú in a victory ceremony of 2015 World Aquatics ChampionshipsAwards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1995 · age 31
Where to find them
The same award as Missy
Lindsey VonnBoth received Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY Award
Katinka HosszúBoth received Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
Candace ParkerBoth received Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award
Natalie CoughlinBoth received Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
Cat OstermanBoth received Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award
Kirsty CoventryBoth received Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving