Missy Franklin

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

Lochte Takes Top Seed in 100 Fly on Day 3 Prelims

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. …

Lochte Takes Top Seed in 100 Fly on Day 3 Prelims

Ryan Lochte has a slimmed down schedule on Thursday, but the 100 fly is still a very intriguing race for him. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Points Soar on Day 2 of SwimSwam US Trials Pick ‘Em Contest

Even with the unpredictability of the 50 butterflies, including the win by Eugene Godsoe (above) in the men’s race, the picks performed very well on day 2. (Photo: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

The Franklin and Pelton Show, 200 Back Video Interview

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

25 Swimmers Booked to Worlds After Two Days of US Nationals

Charlie Houchin is one of a handful of swimmers who added his name to the World Championship roster on Wednesday.

Ledecky: Distance Doesn’t Matter, 200 Free Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Luchsinger Makes the Difference in SwimSwam Pick ‘Em Contest Day 1

The Day 1 winner was one of only two entries to correctly pick Tom Luchsinger to win the men’s 200 fly. Fortune favored the bold on this day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

World Championship Trials: Day 2 Prelims Photo Vault

Matt Grevers won the prelims of the 50 butterfly this morning with a time of 23.47. He will be the top seeded swimmer tonight at the 2013 World Championship Trials. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

6 Spots Filled For World’s US Roster, 20 Spots to Fill For Men and Women

(Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Missy Franklin Impressed with Vreeland’s 100 Free, Video Interview

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Franklin wins 100 freestyle in meet record time of 53.43

Missy Franklin won the women’s 100 freestyle out of lane two posting a new meet record time of 53.43, which breaks…

Missy Franklin Breaks Her Own National Age Group Record; National Championship Meet Record

Missy Franklin broke her own National Age Group Record on the first finals session at the 2013 US World Championship Trials (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: A Dozen Names for Half a Dozen Spots in the Women’s 100 Free

There is little consensus about the favorites in the women’s 100 free except that it should be a crazy, unpredictable race. (Photo: Lia Neal, Allison Schmitt, Missy Franklin, Jessica Hardy, Courtesy Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Indy Nat Preparing For World Champions Trials (PHOTO VAULT)

Individual Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, Matt Grevers, Katie Ledecky, and Allison Schmitt adorn the doors that enter into the Indy Nat. (Photo: Tony Carroll)