Simone Ashley Manuel is an American swimmer. She appeared in the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 and won two silver medals in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay, and also in Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay·Swimming. She participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics and earned two gold and two silver medals, making America proud globally. IN 2014, Simone Manuel joined Standford, where she became a member of the Stanford Cardinal women’s swimming team and broke the school records in the 50-, 100-, and 200-yard freestyle. Manuel also broke the 100-yard freestyle record in the American and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Manuel stands 5 ft 10 in and weighs 148 lbs.
In 2015, 2017, and 2018, Manuel was a six-time individual NCAA champion in 50 and 100-yard freestyle. Manuel has collaborated with multiple organizations and projects the aim is to create and enhance the opportunities in swimming. Simone Manuel is a brand ambassador for the Make A Splash organization, which the USA Swimming Foundation leads.
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Who are Simone Manuel’s Parents?
Simone Manuel is the daughter of Marc Manuel and Sharron Manuel. Simone’s father, Marc Manuel was also an athlete at his high school. He played collegiate basketball at Xavier University. Marc currently works as a business analyst for Shell Oil Company. Simone’s mother, Sharron Manuel is a Pharmacist. She is also a former athlete who played basketball and Volleyball during high school but didn't continue to college.
Who is Simone Manuel’s Husband?
Simone Manuel’s husband is Denzel Franklin. They met as football student-athletes at Stanford and Franklin. They dated for a long time and finally exchanged vows in December 2023. Denzel Franklin had played football at Pace under head coach Chris Slade. Denzel Franklin is an Assistant Project Manager at Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC.
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Who are Simone Manuel’s Siblings
Simone Manuel has two brothers Ryan Manuel and Chris Manuel. Ryan and Chris Manuel both played NCAA basketball. Ryan Manuel has majored in Applied Physiology and Sport Management.
FAQ's on Simone Manuel’s Family
A. Simone Manuel is married to Denzel Franklin. The two met while they were both student-athletes at Stanford and Franklin played football and they got married in December 2023.
A. Manuel is the first African-American woman to win a gold medal in an individual swimming event and is also said to be the first black woman to achieve this.
A. Simone Manuel is a two-time Olympian. At 20 years old, she made her Olympic debut in Rio 2016 where she won gold in the 100m free and 4x100m medley events, as well as two silver medals in the 50m free and 4x100m free events.
A. Simone Manuel wins the women's 50-meter freestyle final and qualifies for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
A. Simone Manuel capped her college career in 2018 with seven NCAA records in the 50 and 100-yard frees, the 200, 400, and 800-yard free relays, and the 200 and 400-yard medley relays. In 2024, she still holds the record for the 800-yard freestyle relay with Stanford teammates Lia Neal, Ella Eastin, and Katie Ledecky.
