American competition swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jeanette Franklin was born on May 10, 1995 in Pasadena, California, United States. She had her Olympic debut in the year 2012 when she was 17 years old, particularly participating at the Summer Olympics. The said competition earned her a total of five medals, four of which were gold. All in all, she has won twenty-two medals in international competition: fourteen gold, five silver, and three bronze, spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, the short course World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships.
Now what is Missy’s secret towards keeping a healthy and fit shape? Here’s what she said in an interview: “Consistency. It’s easy to set a goal and really get after it for a couple weeks but then fall off after a while. The key is laying out your goal and knowing the exact things that are going to help you reach it — then sticking with them every single day.”
According to her, swimming will always be her favorite exercise. She said, “I don’t think there’s a better form of exercise out there! It’s by far my favorite workout. I think it can be relaxing, too. It can really help clear you mind.”
Body Measurement (2014 – Age 20)
Height: 187 cm | 6 feet, 1.5 Inches
Weight: 75 kg | 165 lbs
Bra/Bust Size: 10C | 32C
Waist Size: 61 cm | 24 in
Hip Size: 76 cm | 30 in