Melker Olsson
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- Height:
- 6-2
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- Year:
- Grad.
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- Hometown:
- Borås, Sweden
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- High School:
- Sven Erikssonsgymnasiet
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- Previous College:
- Lindenwood University
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- Events:
- Free/Back
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- Major:
- Finance
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- Twitter:
- @olssonmelker
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- Instagram:
- olssonmelker
Bio
As a Grad (UT)
- Was the top swimmer in the 500 Free against Rollins (11/5), posting a winning time of 4:44.32.
- In the 200 Back had a winning time of 1:50.15 against St. Leo (11/19).
At Lindenwood
- Attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.
- 2021-22 CSCAA Scholar All-America Second Team.
- Academic All-GLVC.
- 2020-21 honorable mention All-American (500 Free).
- CSCAA first-team Scholar All-American.
- Academic All-GLVC selection.
- 2019-20 CSCAA All-American in the 200 Back and 400 Free Relay.
- GEICO Academic All-GLVC honoree.
- Graduated cum laude.
High School
- Graduated from Sven Erikssonsgymnasiet.
- Swam for Claes Andersson.
- Swedish national champion in 800 Freestyle.
- Had top times in the 200 Back (1.45.3), 200 Free (1.38.9), 500 Free (4.28) and 1,000 Free (9.16).
- Also swam for Sk Elfsborg.
- Ranked as one of top five teams in Sweden.
- Three-time Nordic Youth Champion.
- Four-time Swedish Junior Champion.
- Nine-time Swedish Youth champion.
Personal
- Scholar athlete of the graduating class.
- Finance major.
- Son of Stefan and Natasa Olsson.
- Has three siblings; Elliot, Hugo and Maja.
- Birthdate: 8/24/2000.
News Mentions
Spartans Salute Seniors in Off-Distance Meet With Minnesota
January 12, 2023
UT Takes Day One of Two-Day Meet With Saint Leo
November 19, 2022
Spartans Outswim Rollins For Second Win of Weekend
November 5, 2022