Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Member of the first place NWC Championship 200 freestyle relay squad with a time of 1:22.83.
Placed fifth at the NWC Championships in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.39.
Swam a personal best in the 50 butterfly with a time of 23.93 at the NWC Championships.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Second team All-NWC selection.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Clocked in a time of 21.83 in the 50 freestyle at George Fox.
Recorded a time of 49.07 in the 100 freestyle at George Fox.
Swam a time of 1:44.32 in the 200 medley relay against Willamette.
Swam a time of 1:08.68 in the 100 breaststroke at Pacific.
Season-best time of 5:26.68 in the 500 freestyle at Pacific.
Had a three-meet streak of being undefeated in the 50 freestyle.
 
NORTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Eight-time letter winner in swimming and track & field.
OSAA Scholar Athlete.
Four-time South West Conference first-team recipient in 50 freestyle.
Two-time all-SWC in 100 butterfly.
Named to first-team 2019 all-South West Conference track & field team.
Two-time winner of SWC championship in the 50 freestyle.
Placed second in the 100 freestyle at the 2020 SWC Championship. 
Finished second at the 2018 SWC Championship in the 200-freestyle relay.
Placed second in the 200-medley relay at the 2019 SWC Championship.
Finished fourth in the 2020 6A State championship 50 freestyle race.
Second place finisher at the 2019 SWC Championship 100 butterfly race.
Won the 4x400m relay at the 2019 SWC track & field championship.
Finished second in the 200m race at the 2019 SWC track & field championship.
Placed fourth in the 4x400m relay at 2018 SWC Championship.
Four-time North Medford High School swimmer of the year.
Received the Kiwanis Career Technical Vocational Award for industrial design and engineering.
President’s Gold Award for Academic Excellence recipient.
Rogue Community College Honor Cord.
Finished first twice in the technical drafting in the Skills USA Competition,
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in digital art.
Son of Bethany and Darren Olson.
Also competes in track & field at Linfield.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield to be able to compete in sports and further my education.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete has always been a part of who I am. Athletics has been a part of my daily routine since elementary school, this is just the next step in my progression.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I have not reached my full potential, I am ready and eager to learn, and I love being a part of a team.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? Digital Art. It really got me started on my major. Belle is an amazing professor who is really good at guiding her students in the right direction.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOU YOUR LIFE? I’ve always looked up to my brother. He’s taught me so much over the years. The most important thing being to always prioritize being happy.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... Give others the motivation they need to succeed.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... Compete our best at conference.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? My career focus is getting a degree in mechanical engineering. Linfield is giving me the building blocks to achieve my goals.