Missy Franklin Research Paper
Missy Franklin Missy Franklin is an athlete, an inspiration, a gold medalist, an Olympian. Missy Franklin has been a great role model and inspired others to be the same. She has taken her fame of ALL her victory and pushed it towards good causes, and use it to help others.
Missy Franklin created a new look for famous role models. Unlike some celebrities, Missy never wanted to read articles or watch videos about herself. “I don't like watching myself on TV, I don't like reading about myself.” (says-http://www.quoteswave.com/authors/missy-franklin). She inspirer’s people to not care about what others say. To not change because others thing you should. She also was a big contributor to the “One Drop” foundation. (says-http://swimswam.com/missy-franklin-in-vegas-for-international-water-day-meets-up-michael-phelps/) Started by Cirque du Soleil. This foundation raises millions of dollars for the over 1 billion people in the world who don’t have clean water to drink. …show more content…
Missy Franklin helped the community as well as inspired others to do the same.
Some might wonder why she had such a big effect, or what made her so special. The thing that makes Missy so special is the fact she is such an amazing swimmer. Missy was just 14 years old and was already a star in the pool. She competed in her first duel in the pool in 2009. At age 5 missy learned to swim, and is still swimming at age 20. (says-http://www.biography.com/people/missy-franklin-20903291). Missy won 5 Olympic medals 4 of which are gold and one which is bronze at just age 17. There is no doubt why Missy Franklin made such an impact on others in her
community.
Along with fame at a young age Missy franklin had to make many decisions and take on many responsibilities. Missy being such an amazing swimmer had many collage offers. But if she were to go to college she would have to cut back a little on Olympic training and be involved in collage practices. (Touch the wall movie). Missy took a responsible risk when she decided to go to University of California, Berkeley. (Touch the wall movie). She also had to think independently while making the decision to go to college because some people thought she should continue training. Also like all swimmers, Missy Franklin had/has to take care of her body. She has to eat healthy and go to bed early so training is worthwhile.
Missy Franklin created a new look for famous role models. Unlike some celebrities, Missy never wanted to read articles or watch videos about herself. “I don't like watching myself on TV, I don't like reading about myself.” (says-http://www.quoteswave.com/authors/missy-franklin). She inspirer’s people to not care about what others say. To not change because others thing you should. She also was a big contributor to the “One Drop” foundation. (says-http://swimswam.com/missy-franklin-in-vegas-for-international-water-day-meets-up-michael-phelps/) Started by Cirque du Soleil. This foundation raises millions of dollars for the over 1 billion people in the world who don’t have clean water to drink. …show more content…
Missy Franklin helped the community as well as inspired others to do the same.
Some might wonder why she had such a big effect, or what made her so special. The thing that makes Missy so special is the fact she is such an amazing swimmer. Missy was just 14 years old and was already a star in the pool. She competed in her first duel in the pool in 2009. At age 5 missy learned to swim, and is still swimming at age 20. (says-http://www.biography.com/people/missy-franklin-20903291). Missy won 5 Olympic medals 4 of which are gold and one which is bronze at just age 17. There is no doubt why Missy Franklin made such an impact on others in her
community.
Along with fame at a young age Missy franklin had to make many decisions and take on many responsibilities. Missy being such an amazing swimmer had many collage offers. But if she were to go to college she would have to cut back a little on Olympic training and be involved in collage practices. (Touch the wall movie). Missy took a responsible risk when she decided to go to University of California, Berkeley. (Touch the wall movie). She also had to think independently while making the decision to go to college because some people thought she should continue training. Also like all swimmers, Missy Franklin had/has to take care of her body. She has to eat healthy and go to bed early so training is worthwhile.