Missy Franklin

5 Entries for Missy in Omaha

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. …

5 Entries for Missy in Omaha

Missy will be keeping her schedule light at trials (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Chad le Clos became a (very wealthy) star in the 2011 World Cup Series.

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Picks: Adrian Favored in 100, But Will Phelps Swim Finals?

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Weekend that Was in Swimming

Garrett McCaffrey helps you sort through what happened on one of the busiest racing weekends of the year.

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Allison Schmitt Breaks U.S. Open Record in 200 Free at Longhorn Elite Invite

Allison Schmitt rocked her second US Open Record of 2012 in the 200 free in Austin (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Longhorn Elite Invite Day 2 Prelims: Schmitt, Franklin, Phelps Take Top Seeds

Allison Schmitt took the top seed in the 200 free

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Feigen; Schmitt Make Big Statements in 100 Free On Night 1 in Austin

Jimmy Feigen was very fast in his home pool on Friday.

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In Briefs: Prelims from Austin Elite Meet Day 1

Missy Franklin topped the 100 free prelim in Austin.

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Last Dress Rehearsals before Trials

Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin will be in Austin, while Kosuke Kitajima and Stephanie Rice will be in Santa Clara. Some of the biggest names from this summer’s games are in action this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2012 Longhorn Aquatics Elite Invite Preview: Peirsol on the Mic

Missy Franklin will be among the swimmers opting for Austin over Santa Clara.

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Regis Jesuit Boys Win 17th CO State Meet in 18 seasons

Clark Smith led the Regis Jesuit men to a state title in Colorado’s 5A.

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Mel, Don’t Forget About Missy’s Vogue Shot!

Missy a butterflier? Nahh. (Photo Courtesy: Vogue Magazine)

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Happy Birthday, Missy!

The 16-year old phenom is now a 17-year old phenom. Wish Missy a happy birthday!

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Lochte, Olympic Trials 200 Back Best Bet

” Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary are the only two (probable) entries in this race who have been under 1:57 since 2009, and they were 1:52.9 and 1:54.6, respectively, for gold and bronze at last year’s World Championships.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Dana Vollmer, London Olympic Preview

“Dana may be the female breakout story of the London Olympics with multiple shots at Olympic hardware.”

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