| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team |  Colombia |
| Citizenship |
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| Born | June 24, 1994 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Relative | Christian Gonzalez (brother) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Events | |
| University team | Texas Longhorns |
Melissa Gonzalez (born June 24, 1994) is a Colombian American athlete specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and 4 × 400 meters relay. A native of El Paso, Texas, U.S., she also holds Colombian citizenship and represents them at international events. She has won several gold medals, mostly in South American competitions and set a personal best of 55.32 seconds at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Gonzalez is married to American football coach and former player David Blough while her younger brother, Christian Gonzalez, was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
- ^ "2018 South American Games bio". Retrieved 24 June 2018.