Missy Franklin is known throughout the world for her swimming talent. But what rewards did she receive? Where did she grow up? And how did his life change after the Olympics? Most people care about who she is as an athlete and Olympic medalist. But the real question is... Who is she as a person and as an ordinary (well, almost ordinary) high school student? To make it to the Olympics, an athlete must have courage, and Missy Franklin has it. Missy didn't give up and became one of the best swimmers in the world. First of all, Missy Franklin grew up in Centennial, Colorado and was raised by Dick and DA Franklin. She was born on May 10 in Pasadena, California. Missy's full name is Melissa Jeanette Franklin. His father; Dick is a business executive and his mother, DA, is a doctor. Her nickname is Missy the Missile, and her father gave her this nickname. Missy started swimming at the age of five. Missy's mother is afraid of swimming, so she took Missy to swimming lessons from a young age, so Missy wouldn't grow up with the same fear. When Missy was 13, she participated in ...