LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV women's swimming junior Ava Olson was named the Mountain West Swimmer of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.

A native of Tulare, California, Olson collected two top-three finishes in a dual meet against No. 18 Arizona State. The Scarlet & Gray freestyle specialist reeled in a second-place finish in the 1000 free with a time of 9:58.35. In the 500 free, she posted a third-place finish behind a time of 4:52.99. Additionally, Olson placed seventh in the 200 IM (2:05.78).

Currently, her 1000 free time is the seventh fastest in the nation, while her 500 free time ranks 11th.

UP NEXT: The Rebels will return to competition when they host BYU in their home-opening dual meet Friday, Nov.  7.

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