The darling of the 2012 London games may not be racing in as many events in Rio, but the former Cal women’s swimming star is still a good bet to add to her Olympic medals haul.
Sport: Women’s Swimming
Country: U.S.A.
Birthday: May 10th, 1995 (age 21)
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado (but born in Pasadena, California)
Cal affiliation: Former California Golden Bears swimmer who turned pro after two years, psychology major
Years at Cal: 2013 - 2015
Olympic appearances: 2012 London (Gold, 100 Back; Gold, 200 Back - World Record; Gold, 4x200 Free relay; Gold, 4x100 Medley relay - World Record; Bronze, 4x100 Free relay), 2016 Rio
Cal Achievements:
Missy Franklin competed on the Cal Women’s Swimming team for two years, 2014 and 2015, before turning pro.