Melissa Briley

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameMelissa Jane•Briley (-Mieras)
Used nameMelissa•Briley
Born25 August 1956 in Houston, Texas (USA)
Measurements160 cm / 50 kg
AffiliationsHurrican Swim Club
NOC United States

Biography

Melissa Briley grew up in Houston but attended the University of Miami, where she made All-American for four straight years and graduated in 1978 with a degree in graphic design. She was a four-time US Champion in platform diving, also winning a bronze medal on platform at the 1978 World Championships. She competed at the 1975 Pan American Games, placing fourth on platform.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Diving (Aquatics) USA Melissa Briley
Platform, Women (Olympic) 7

Special Notes