Age, Biography and Wiki
Melissa Carlton (Melissa Paula Carlton) was born on 8 May, 1978 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. Discover Melissa Carlton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
Melissa Paula Carlton |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May, 1978 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous swimmer with the age 45 years old group.
Melissa Carlton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Melissa Carlton height not available right now. We will update Melissa Carlton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
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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| Parents |
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Melissa Carlton Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melissa Carlton worth at the age of 45 years old? Melissa Carlton’s income source is mostly from being a successful swimmer. She is from Australia. We have estimated Melissa Carlton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
swimmer |
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Timeline
Melissa Paula Carlton, OAM (born 8 May 1978) is a South African-born Australian swimmer.
Carlton was born in the South African city of Pietermaritzburg on 8 May 1978.
She moved with her family to Australia in 1986; they first settled in the Victorian town of Beechworth, where Carlton competed in local school swimming competitions.
In 1990 they moved to the Hobart suburb of Glenorchy.
Carlton then joined the City of Glenorchy Swimming Club (now known as the Hobart Aquatic Club), where she met Chris Wedd, who would be her coach throughout her Paralympic career.
In 1991, Carlton won a gold medal in the 8 km event at the Tasmanian outdoor championships for able-bodied swimmers.
She won a gold medal at the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games in Canada in the 100 m freestyle S9.
In 1994, she had an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship in swimming.
Born with no right leg and short fingers on her left hand, she won gold, silver and bronze medals for Australia at both the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Paralympics.
At the 1996 Atlanta Games, she won two gold medals in the Women's 400 m Freestyle S9 and Women's 4x100 m Freestyle S7–10 events, for which she received a Medal of the Order of Australia, two silver medals in the Women's 100 m Butterfly S9 and Women's 100 m Freestyle S9 events, and a bronze medal in the Women's 100 m Backstroke S9 event.
In 1996, Carlton was named the Tasmanian Institute of Sport female athlete of the year, Tasmanian Sportswoman of the Year, and Hobart City Council Young Citizen of the Year.
At the 2000 Sydney Games, she won two silver medals in the Women's 400 m Freestyle S9 and Women's 100 m Freestyle S9 events and two bronze medals in the Women's 4x100 m Freestyle 34 pts and Women's 4x100 m Medley 34 pts events.
Carlton has been involved with sports administration, holding several positions in Tasmania including Programs and Marketing Coordinator for the Hobart Aquatic Centre and Executive Officer of the Tasmanian Paralympic Committee.
In 2000, she received an Australian Sports Medal.
In 2001, she received the Tasmanian Athlete with a Disability of the Year award.
She was added to the Tasmanian Sporting Hall of Fame in 2005.
She has been the Manager of Launceston Aquatic since 2008.
In 2009, she was noted as one of 50 Tasmanians of influence by The Examiner.
