Olivia Smoliga
American swimmer, Olympic medalist
Born
October 12th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Accomplished swimmer specializing in freestyle and backstroke events. Competed for the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, contributing to a silver medal win in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay. Swam at Stanford University, achieving multiple All-American honors and NCAA championships. Participated in various international competitions, consistently earning medals and recognition for outstanding performances.
Silver medal in 4x100-meter medley relay at 2020 Olympics
NCAA champion at Stanford University
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