Olivia Smoliga
Olivia Smoliga has been a United States Swimming superstar since high school. The Illinois native was the first female high schooler to ever crack the 22-second mark in the 50-yard freestyle.
Smoliga went on to become the American Record Holder in that event during a stellar collegiate career under Jack Bauerle at the University of Georgia. She was a three-time NCAA Champion, 16-time SEC Champion and in her senior year was named SEC Athlete of the Year.
Smoliga qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games in the 100-meter backstroke and brought home a gold medal as a member of the 4x100m medley relay.
In 2021, Olivia won a bronze medal swimming in the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the Tokyo Olympics.
At the 2023 World Championships in Japan, Smoliga earned her a spot in the finals relay where the US took silver. Additionally, she won silver with Team USA in the mixed 400 free relay.
