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Melissa Belote

Melissa Belote
Belote c. 1972
Personal information
Full nameMelissa Louise Belote
National teamUnited States
Born (1956-10-16) October 16, 1956 (age 68)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight132 lb (60 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubSolotar Swim Club; Springfield Swim and Racquet Club
College teamArizona State University
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 100 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 4x100 m medley relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Belgrade 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1973 Belgrade 100 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1973 Belgrade 4x100 m medley relay

Melissa Louise Belote (born October 16, 1956), also known by her current married name Melissa Belote Ripley, is an American former competition swimmer, three-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events. She represented the United States at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics.[1]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Melissa Belote". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.

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