Melissa Belote

Melissa Belote
Belote c. 1972
Personal information
Full nameMelissa Louise Belote
National teamUnited States
Born (1956-10-16) October 16, 1956
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
CoachRamona Plummer ASU
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1972 Munich100 m backstroke
1972 Munich200 m backstroke
1972 Munich4x100 m medley relay
World Championships
1973 Belgrade200 m backstroke
1973 Belgrade100 m backstroke
1973 Belgrade4x100 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.