University of Nevada Las Vegas

2023-24 (Freshman): At the Mountain West Championships, earned a bronze medal in the 1650 free (16:28.62) with the third-fastest time in program history and an NCAA ‘B’ cut time … In the 500 free, reached the wall in 4:49.65 to claim the seventh-fastest swim in program history … Placed sixth in the 400 IM (4:17.48) at the MW meet, marking the sixth-fastest time in the record book.

High School/Club: Attended Tulare Union High School in Tulare, California … Swam varsity all four years … As a senior, helped lead the Tribe to second place in the West Yosemite League … In her final year, was Valley Champion in the 200 free and 500 free, while breaking THS school records … Was a finalist in the 500 free (5th place) at the CIF State Championships … Also qualified for the CIF State Championships in the 200 free … During her junior year, the Tribe placed third in the WYL … In 2022, broke the Valley Division 2 record in the 200 IM and was a 500 free finalist at the CIF State Championships … Added individual Valley Championships in the 200 IM, 200 free and 100 breast during the first three years of her prep career. 

Personal: Ava Carol Olson … Born in Visalia, California …. Daughter of Sunny and Paul Olson … Enjoys playing Wordle with her family every single day … Majoring in business accounting.