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Melker Olsson
Melker Olsson
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Year:
    Grad.
  • Hometown:
    Borås, Sweden
  • High School:
    Sven Erikssonsgymnasiet
  • Previous College:
    Lindenwood University
  • Events:
    Free/Back
  • Major:
    Finance
  • Twitter:
    @olssonmelker
  • 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.