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  1. Both of Franklin's parents are Canadian and Franklin holds American and Canadian dual citizenship. Her father, Dick, was born in St. Catharines, Ontario. A former All-Canadian football player for Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he played briefly for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League as an offensive lineman.

  2. 2 days ago · After numerous national victories and several Olympic medals, Missy Franklin's trophy case is undoubtedly bursting at the seams. But apart from her athletic achievements, there's one title that Franklin cherishes the most: Mom. In 2021, Franklin and her husband became first-time parents to a baby girl named Sarah Caitlin Johnson.

  3. Aug 4, 2016 · Learn how Missy Franklin's parents inspired her to be a true Olympian and supported her swimming career from the beginning. Find out how they shifted their focus from their careers to parenthood and how they helped her overcome pressure and anxiety.

  4. Jun 28, 2013 · In ESPN The Magazine, Wayne Drehs asks about how Missy Franklin's parents raised a well-adjusted Olympic champ. Low-stress parenting -- and lots of luck.

  5. Learn about Missy Franklin, one of the world's elite swimmers, who won six gold medals at the 2013 World Championships. Find out her background, achievements, and personal life, but not her parents' names or details.

  6. Mar 28, 2013 · Learn about DA Franklin, the mother of Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, and her role in the documentary Touch The Wall. Find out how to support the filmmakers' Kickstarter campaign and see the video of DA Franklin.

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  8. Apr 30, 2015 · Learn about Missy Franklin's Canadian roots, her father's football career, her cameo in a movie, and more. Find out how she became one of the fastest swimmers on the planet and a world champion.