Melissa Gonzalez

Melissa Gonzalez Creamer is a 400-meter hurdles specialist who hails from Colombia. At the 2017 South American Championships, she won two gold and a silver medal at the 2018 South American Games. She earned a gold medal in the South American Championships in 2019 and set a new national record in the event, which she held for 25 years. She has since retired.

She is currently competing in the 400m obstacles for Colombia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her personal best in the event is 55.32 seconds, which she attained at the Tokyo Olympics.

Melissa Gonzalez Net Worth and Salary:

Melissa Gonzalez makes a living as a professional athlete who specializes in the 400-meter hurdles. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements are all sources of money for her. Her net worth is projected to be at $1 million to $5 million in 2021.

What is Melissa Gonzalez Famous For?

  • Being a 400-meter hurdles specialist who is Colombian-American.
Melissa Gonzalez with her siblings and parents.
(Source: Instagram@melissagonzalez5)

Where is Melissa Gonzalez From?

Melissa Gonzalez Creamer was born on June 24, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. Her hometown is El Paso, Texas, in the United States. She grew up with her two sisters, Samantha Gonzalez and Lily Gonzalez, and one brother, Christian Gonzalez, in the home of her father, Hector Gonzalez, and mother, Temple Gonzalez. She went to Creekview High School and the University of Texas at Austin for her education. She is a dual citizen of the United States and Colombia. She is of mixed racial origin. Her faith is in Christianity. Cancer is her horoscope sign.

Melissa Gonzalez Career:

  • She began her career as a track and field athlete.
  • She’s an expert in the 400-meter hurdles.
  • She was a sprinter for the University of Texas at Austin’s track team.
  • In the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay, she was a part of the first and second teams.
  • She finished 22nd in the NCAA Championships in the 400m hurdles in 1:01.28 during the 2013-14 season.
  • She placed 13th at the NCAA Championships in the 400m hurdles in 2014-15, with a personal best time of 57.78 seconds.
  • She was a member of a 4x400m relay team that finished seventh at the NCAA Championships.
  • She won the 400m hurdles at the UTSA Challenge Invitational.
  • She finished second in the 400m hurdles at the Big 12 Championships in a season-best time of 57.94.
  • At the UTSA Challenge Invitational, she was a member of the third-place 4x400m relay team.
  • She was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic team in 2015.
  • She was also named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team in 2015.
  • She finished third in the 400m hurdles final at the Big 12 Championships in 2015-16 with a time of 58.99.
  • At the 2017 South American Championships, she won two gold and a silver medal at the 2018 South American Games.
Melissa Gonzalez in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Source: Instagram@melissagonzalez5)
  • She earned a gold medal in the South American Championships in 2019 and set a new national record in the event, which she held for 25 years. She has since retired.
  • She is currently competing in the 400m obstacles for Colombia at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
  • Her personal best in the event is 55.32 seconds, which she attained at the Tokyo Olympics.

Melissa Gonzalez Husband:

Melissa Gonzalez is married, according to her personal life. She married her lover, David Blough, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. They were sweethearts in high school. In a private ceremony at the Springs Event site, they exchanged vows. She is in a loving relationship with her husband, David Blough, with whom she shares a happy existence.

Melissa Gonzalez and her husband, David Blough.
(Source: Instagram@melissagonzalez5)

Melissa Gonzalez Height and Weight:

Melissa Gonzalez is 1.75 meters tall, or 5 feet and 9 inches tall. Her body weight is 54 kg. Her body is built for athletics. Her eyes and hair are both dark brown. Her sexual orientation is that of a straight woman.

Quick Facts About Melissa Gonzalez

Celebrated Name Melissa Gonzalez
Age 27 Years
Nick Name Melissa Gonzalez
Birth Name Melissa Gonzalez Creamer
Birth Date 1994-06-24
Gender Female
Profession Athlete
Nationality American and Colombian
Birth Nation America
Place Of Birth El Paso, Texas, United States
Horoscope Cancer
Ethnicity Mixed
Religion Christianity
School Creekview High School
College / University University of Texas, Austin
Father Hector Gonzalez
Mother Temple Gonzalez
Brothers Christian Gonzalez
Sisters Samantha Gonzalez and Lily Gonzalez
Marital Status Married
Wife David Blough
Height 5 ft. 9 inches
Weight 54kg
Body Type Alethic
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Source of Wealth Athlete Career
Net Worth $1 Million-$5 Million
Links Instagram