Chris O'Linger
Chris O'Linger
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Philadelphia, Pa.
  • High School:
    Wharton HS
  • Previous College:
    University of Florida
  • Events:
    Free/Fly/IM
  • Major:
    Psychology

Bio

As a Junior: All-American...Recorded top times of: 500 free – 4:34.88…1000 free – 9:16.08…1650 free – 15:37.66…200 fly – 1:50.89…400 IM – 4:00.89.

As a Sophomore: All-American...Recorded top times of: 500 free - 4:24.16...1000 free - 9:04.12...1650 free - 15:09.9...400 im - 3:56.24.

As a Freshman: All-American...Recorded top times of: 200 free – 1:40.44…500 free – 4:28.96…1000 free – 9:18.04...1650 free – 15:25.43…200 fly – 1:52.16…200 IM – 1:55.81…400 IM - 4:08.24.

High School: Florida State Champion and US Open finalist...Named MVP all four years at Wharton High School, where he was coached by Jimi Kiner... Established school records in the 50, 100, 200, and 500 free along with the 100 back and breast. Swam club for the Greater Tampa Swimming Association, where he was coached by Ryan Gober.

Personal: Son of Randy and Penny O'Linger...Father is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour…Has one brother, Durin (16)…Psychology major...Birthdate: 12/15/87.

Favorites: Movie: Pulp Fiction, TV Show: Eastbound and Down, Actor: Brad Pitt, Professional Athlete: Michael Verdi, Vacation Spot: St. Petersburg, Sports Team: Tampa Bay Rays, Subject in school: psychology.