Quotes by Missy Franklin

About Missy Franklin:

Melissa Jeanette Franklin is an American competition swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke (long course) and American records in both the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke (long course). As a member of the U.S. national swim team, she also holds the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay (short course and long course).
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For right now, I still believe that college is what's going to make me the happiest girl.

Missy Franklin

I don't like watching myself on TV, I don't like reading about myself.

Missy Franklin

For me, it seems to help me take the pressure off if I don't pay attention to what other people are telling me.

Missy Franklin

I don't think about the trials and the Olympics a lot. If I do, it's just going to stress me out and get me worried.

Missy Franklin

I'm always so excited about what I do that I try to get everyone to feel that way.

Missy Franklin

Hopefully I don't annoy people too much.

Missy Franklin

I'm just an all-around happy girl who loves everything about her life.

Missy Franklin

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

Missy Franklin

Sometimes when my mom finds a fun article and really wants me to read it, I will. But I prefer to just kind of focus on what I want to do and not really what other people are saying, because I don't want that to affect me too much.

Missy Franklin

Author Bio

  • NameMissy Franklin
  • DescriptionAmerican swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder
  • AliasesMelissa Jeanette Franklin
  • BornMay 10, 1995
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Canada
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Swimmer