UC Irvine Olympians
Rick Merlo
- Country:
- USA
- Sport / Event:
- Men's Water Polo
- Olympic Years:
- 2008
OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Competed for the U.S. National Team at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, helping Team USA win a Silver medal
AT UCI
Two time All-American (2004, 2005) including first team in 2005
First team All-MPSF and a scholar athlete in 2005
Second team All-MPSF in 2004
EXTRAS
Competed on the U.S. National Team at two FINA World Championships (2005, 2007)
Competed at the 2003 World University Games and the 2006 FINA World League Super Final
Competed for the U.S. National Team at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, helping Team USA win a Silver medal
AT UCI
Two time All-American (2004, 2005) including first team in 2005
First team All-MPSF and a scholar athlete in 2005
Second team All-MPSF in 2004
EXTRAS
Competed on the U.S. National Team at two FINA World Championships (2005, 2007)
Competed at the 2003 World University Games and the 2006 FINA World League Super Final
Anteater Spotlights | Ep. 13 | Pippa Heaver
Wednesday, May 13
UCI Men's Volleyball | 5.11.2026 | NCAA National Championship Postgame Interview
Tuesday, May 12
UCI Men's Volleyball | 5.10.2026 | NCAA Championships Sunday Press Conference
Sunday, May 10
UCI Men's Volleyball | 5.9.2026 | NCAA Championships Semifinals Postgame Interview
Sunday, May 10
