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
UCI Men's Volleyball vs. CSUN | 2026 Big West First Round | Postgame Interview
Friday, April 24
A UCI Giving Day 2026 Message from Athletics
Thursday, April 23
UC Irvine Water Polo | Ted Newland Endowment & Pool Naming Project
Monday, April 20
UCI Men's Tennis tiebreaks...🤫
Wednesday, April 15
