Posing in front of the American flag during the West Hollywood photo shoot
Jul 05, 2012,
1:58 PM ET
Name: Missy Franklin
Sport: Swimming
Discipline: Freestyle, backstroke, individual medley
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 165
Current Residence: Aurora, Colo.
School: Regis Jesuit High School
Career Highlights:
- 2011 FINA Swimmer of the Year award
- Holds world records in the 200m backstroke and the 4x100m medley relay
- 2011 National Championships titles in 100m backstroke and 100m freestyle
Fun Facts: Missy played basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, and skating before trying swimming ... Franklin has dual citizenship with Canada ... Her dad calls her size-13 feet "built-in flippers" ... At age 13, Franklin competed at the 2008 US Olympic Trials
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