Missy Franklin American Swimmer Born 1995 in Pasadena

Biography

Born on 10 May 1995 in Pasadena, Missy Franklin is an American swimmer. Missy Franklin has lined up for California Golden Bears.

Early life

She attended Regis Jesuit High School, finishing in 2013; University of California, Berkeley; and University of Georgia.

Recognition

She won the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year in 2014. Missy Franklin also has received a Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY Award (2013) and a Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award (2015). Altogether, 4 wins and 4 nominations are listed.

Teams

1 team

Years	Team	Position
	California Golden Bears

Awards and nominations

4 won, 4 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2015	Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award		Won
2015	Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving		Won
2014	Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year		Won
2013	Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY Award		Won
2014	Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year		Nominated
2013	Best Female Athlete ESPY Award		Nominated
2013	Best U.S. Female Olympian ESPY Award		Nominated
2013	Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year		Nominated

Personal life

She studied at Regis Jesuit High School, finishing in 2013; University of California, Berkeley; and University of Georgia.

Missy Franklin on Social Media

X X (Twitter) @MissyFranklin

Frequently asked questions

How old is Missy Franklin?

Missy Franklin is 31 years old, born on 10 May 1995 in Pasadena.

What is Missy Franklin known for?

Missy Franklin is an athlete who has played for California Golden Bears.

How tall is Missy Franklin?

Missy Franklin is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What is Missy Franklin’s nationality?

Missy Franklin is American, born in Pasadena.

Has Missy Franklin won any awards?

Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award (2015).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q117867), accessed October 2026
• Photo: JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US · CC BY 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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