Missy Franklin

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A huge part of swimming for me is I love it, and it is so much fun.

Sprint News 9/1/12: Huge Recruiting Trips in Cal, Ervin Not Done Yet, A&M To Face 3 SEC Opponents

Full Name:	Melissa Jeanette Franklin
Nickname(s):	Missy the missile
Born:	May 10th, 1995
	Pasadena, CA
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Background Missy Franklin, better known as Missy "The Missile," first gained fame in Team USA's "Call Me Maybe" music video that went viral in the summer of 2012. Missy, then just 16, used her dancing skills to catapult her to international success. Perhaps (just maybe) her status as one of the world's elite swimmers contributed to her rise to stardom. Born in 1995 in Pasadena, CA, Franklin grew up in Centennial, CO, with her parents, Dick and D.A., and her Alaskan malamute, Ruger. Her parents are originally from Canada, and thus Franklin has dual citizenship. At her mother's request, she started swimming at age 5 and quickly loved the sport, swimming for the Colorado Stars under coach Todd Schmitz. Franklin attended Regis Jesuit High School, an all-girls private school in Aurora, CO. She swam for the Regis Jesuit swim team all four years and graduated in 2013. Early Success Franklin began her national and international career with the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials when she was just 13. She swam the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, and 200m IM. Two years later, Franklin's performance at the 2010 National Championships qualified her to participate in the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships, where she placed fourth in the 100m backstroke. …

Sprint News 9/1/12: Huge Recruiting Trips in Cal, Ervin Not Done Yet, A&M To Face 3 SEC Opponents

(From L-R) Missy Franklin, Leah Smith, Linnea Mack, Celina Li, and Kristen Vredeveld prepare to take in a Cal football game, as Tweeted by Smith.

USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team

USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, August 29th

A pair of Japan’s junior stars may be holding the best tapers ever, while back here in the states the missile is set to strike in Berkley this weekend.

Photos of 2012 Olympic Swimmers’ Tattoos are all here

Clark Burckle, go big or go home! #OlympicRingsTat

The Best Swimmer Endorsement Deals

“Anthony Ervin’s Baby Tattoo Parlor” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Storm Tracking: Missy in Berkeley This Coming Weekend

Missy Franklin is roaring just west to California this weekend to visit the Golden Bears (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michael Phelps relaxes in the Maldive Islands

Michael Phelps Relaxes while other Olympians Enjoy the Limelight

“Phelps vacations with friends, plays golf, and…”

Missy Franklin Reveals Olympic Tattoo

Missy Franklin shows off her new emblem.

Dave Enters Another Dumbension…

…and Gary lets him know. Again. And again. Come read, you’ll hate it!

Pacific Northwest All Star “Call Me Maybe” Video

Create your own swim team “Call Me Maybe” video and win a surprise award from SwimSwam!

Dear Katrina most inspirational moment

Dear Katrina, Who or what most inspired you at the pool for 2012 Olympic Games? As we watch the 2012…

Swimmers vs. Gymnasts: Missy Franklin & Shawn Johnson

Warning: This photo contains 9 Olympic medals won at a combined 33 years of age.

Michael Phelps Becomes First Swimmer to Surpass 1,000,000 Followers

Michael’s Twitter profile still says “14-time gold medalist”. It might be time to update that. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The 2012 London Olympic Photo Vault Is Open

Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni, Allison Schmitt, Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay gold medalist and world record holders, 2012 Olympic Games, August 4th (Photo Credit: US Presswire)