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Melissa Belote is an American former competitive swimmer who won three gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. She was born on October 16, 1956 in Washington, D.C., United States. She is the daughter of former U.S. Navy Admiral and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Thomas H. Moorer. Belote began swimming at the age of six and was coached by her father. She was a member of the U.S. National Team from 1971 to 1973. At the 1972 Summer Olympics, she won gold medals in the 100-meter backstroke, the 400-meter medley relay, and the 800-meter freestyle relay. She also won a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke. Belote attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of the Texas Longhorns swimming and diving team. She graduated in 1978 with a degree in physical education. As of 2021, Melissa Belote's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

Popular As Melissa Louise Belote
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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 16 October 1956
Birthday 16 October
Birthplace Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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Melissa Belote Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Melissa Belote height is 5 ft 7 in and Weight 132 lb.

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Height 5 ft 7 in
Weight 132 lb
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Melissa Belote Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Melissa Belote worth at the age of 68 years old? Melissa Belote’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. She is from United States. We have estimated Melissa Belote's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1979

She retired from the sport in 1979, and was inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1983. She was also inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

1976

She attended Arizona State University, where she swam for the Arizona State Sun Devils swimming and diving team in Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) competition. She received the Honda Sports Award for Swimming and Diving, recognizing her as the outstanding college female swimmer of the year in 1976–77.

1972

At 15 years old, she won three gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. In the women's 100-meter backstroke, Belote defeated her American teammate and world-record holder Susie Atwood. In the women's 200-meter backstroke, Belote set a new world record of 2:19.19. She won a third gold medal by swimming the lead-off backstroke leg for the winning U.S. team in the women's 4×100-meter medley relay. She and her teammates Cathy Carr (breaststroke), Deena Deardurff (butterfly), and Sandy Neilson (freestyle) set a new world record of 4:20.75 in the relay final.

1956

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.