Meredith Oliver

Position:
IM/Free
Class:
Senior
High School:
Lee
Hometown:
Tyler, Texas

2015-2016 (Senior)

Joined some of her Aggie teammates in a trio of relay events at the Phillips 66 US Nationals: the sixth-place 400 medley (4:08.98) the fourth-place 400 free relay (3:45.62), and the first-place earning 800 free team (8:06.07)…

2014-2015 (Junior)

Swam her best at the SEC Championships, where she made NCAA ‘B’ cuts in three events: the 200 IM (1:58.72), 100 free (49.37), and set a new personal best with the second-fastest time of any Aggie all season in the 200 free (1:45.70)… was also a part of the Aggies’ fastest 800 free relay team at the SEC Championships (7:00.17), an NCAA ‘A’ cut… recorded season-best times in the 50 free (23.10), 100 breast (1:04.10), and 200 breast (1:04.10) at the Art Adamson Invitational.

2013-2014 (Sophomore)
Posted 30 individual points at the SEC Championships finishing second in the C Final of the 200 IM, third in the C Final of the 100 free, and 10th overall in the 200 free, while also contributing to the fourth place 400 free relay and second place school record 800 free relay. Oliver tallied two NCAA ‘B’ cut times at the SEC Championships, in the 100 free (49.19) and the 200 IM (1:58.80). Also posted ‘B’ cuts at the Art Adamson Invitational in the 200 free (1:45.73) and 400 IM (4:17.49). Oliver has several times in the A&M record book including the seventh fastest all-time 200 free from the Art Adamson Invitational. At the NCAA Championships, Oliver competed in the 100 free (49.42), the 200 free (1:47.18) and lowered her personal best in the 200 IM (1:58.02), while also adding to the seventh place 800 free relay.

2012-2013 (Freshman)
Oliver had an impressive first season for the Aggies… scored 31 points at the SEC Championships, finishing in NCAA ‘B’ times of 49.78 (100 free), 1:47.03 (200 free), and 1:59.47 (200 IM). Oliver was also a part of the fourth place 800 free relay which earned an NCAA ‘A’ cut. Also posted NCAA ‘B’ time cut for the 400 IM (4:16.38) early in the season. At the US Open Championships, Oliver competed in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, and 200 IM

High school/club:
A 2012 graduate of Robert E. Lee high school in Tyler, Texas ... was a four-year letterwinner ... a four-year regional gold medalist, one-time state bronze medalist, and two-time state silver medalist ... had personal bests of 1:47.64 in 200 free, 50.47 in 100 free, and 2:02.59 in 200 IM ... also competed for the Metroplex Aquatics club team and was coached by Matt Franks.

Personal:
Meredith Oliver is the daughter of Larry and Marae Oliver of Tyler, Texas ... born May 6, 1994 in Boston, Massachusetts ... has six siblings: Rachel, Logan, Jack, Ethan, Mary Clare, and Grace Oliver ... chose A&M because “I love the team and the traditions!”

Best Times:
50 Free: 23.05
100 Free: 49.19
200 Free: 1:45.70
200 IM: 1:58.02
400 IM: 4:16.38

Close Up:
Most played song in my iPod: Year Without Rain -Selena Gomez
What I drive: 2007 Toyota Camry
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice
What I’m reading: Psychology book
Bookmarked websites: Facebook, MSN
Worst habit: Messing with my hair
Superstition: Century Tree
Worst job: Lifeguard
Favorite city to visit: Chicago
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Rafael Nadal
Talent I’d most like to have: Dancing
Dream date: Ryan Reynolds
Pre-competition music: Selena Gomez
Favorite quote: Carpe Diem
Favorite swimming or diving set: Warm-down
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Aggie Ring
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Bultman: Da bomb
Coach Jamison: Down-to-earth
Coach Lerew: Chill