American swimmer Missy Franklin and American artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson have both found extraordinary Olympic success at a young age. This picture of the two at the 2012 London Olympics has been circulating recently, highlighting the tremendous height difference and reminding us that talent comes in all sizes. Here are the two athletes compared:
Missy Franklin |
Shawn Johnson |
|
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Swimming | Artistic Gymnastics |
| Olympic Medals | 5 | 4 |
| First Olympics | 2012 | 2008 |
| Born | 1995 | 1992 |
| Age | 17 | 20 |
| Height | 6’1 (185 cm) | 4’9 (145 cm) |
| Nickname | The Missile | Peanut, Bubbly |
| Retired | N/A | 2012 |
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145cm?Wow, that s short.Swimmers increased in size, gymnasts decreased(Nadia Comaneci was 160cm)
umm, isnt james magnussen the guy who does 100 free ‘the missile’?
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=oly&id=8217392
she needs another nickname haha, she doesnt really do sprint events compared to james. he is older and def had that name first anyway
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/missile-magnussen-leads-100-free-semis-but-aussie-teammate-rocket-roberts-misses-final/2012/07/31/gJQAImSJNX_story.html
Missy’s interviews are very good – particularly for a 17 year old. I really like to listen to her.
Missy at the Olympics in 2016 earn 8 gold medals, I wish you that.
I salute you Krystian