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Melissa Franklin Johnson [2] (born May 10, 1995) is an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic medalist. She held the world record in the 200-meter backstroke ( long course ). [3] [4] As a member of the U.S. national swim team, she also held the world records in the 4×100-meter medley relay (short course and long course).
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5 days ago · Missy Franklin (born May 10, 1995, Pasadena, California, U.S.) is an American swimmer who won five medals, including four golds, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Franklin was born in California, but her family moved to Centennial, Colorado, where she began swimming at the age of five.
The five-time Olympic champion swimmer reflects on her career highlights, struggles and retirement for International Women's Day. She also talks about her charity work, the viral Call Me Maybe video and being a mum.
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Dec 22, 2023 · Missy Franklin on her new life after swimming, falling in love with the sport, and her Olympic glory - The Athletic. Nicole Auerbach. Dec 22, 2023. Editor’s note: This article is part of our...
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Dec 19, 2018 · On Wednesday, decorated 23-year-old Olympian Missy Franklin announced her retirement from competitive swimming. She published a letter on ESPN detailing her decision. The five-time gold...
A teenage star of the pool at London 2012, where she won four gold medals, and the most decorated female swimmer in the history of the World Championships, the USA’s Missy Franklin is aiming to bounce back after a missing out on individual success at Rio 2016. Ahead of the game.
The five-time Olympic gold medallist announces her retirement at 23 after struggling with chronic shoulder pain and disappointment. She says her greatest dream is to become a mom and stay involved in swimming.
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