Melanie Margalis, born on December 30, 1991, is an accomplished American swimmer specializing in freestyle, breaststroke, and individual medley events.
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Currently representing the Cali Condors in the International Swimming League, Margalis is a gold medalist from the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Early Career
Margalis began her swimming career at Countryside High School in Florida, where she was a standout athlete.
Competing for Saint Petersburg Aquatics and coached by Fred Lewis, she won multiple state championships and held a state record in the 200-yard individual medley.
Her high school success earned her the title of Pinellas County Female Athlete of the Year in 2009-2010.
College Achievements
At the University of Georgia, Margalis played a key role in securing NCAA Division I team titles for the Bulldogs in 2013 and 2014.
During this time, she won a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay and a bronze in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2013 World University Games.
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International Success
Margalis continued to excel in international competitions: 2014: Won the 200-meter IM at the National Championships and competed at the Pan Pacific Championships.
-2015: Finished 7th in the 200-meter IM at the World Aquatics Championships.
– 2016: Secured a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
– 2017: Contributed to a gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the World Aquatics Championships.
– 2018: Claimed silver in the 400-meter IM and 200-meter IM at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m).
Recent Years
In 2019, Margalis was a part of the inaugural International Swimming League with the Cali Condors, achieving notable success including breaking the American record in the 400-meter IM.
At the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, she finished 4th in the 200-meter IM and helped the U.S. team win silver in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay.
Personal Life
Margalis is married to Nic Fink, a fellow swimmer and Olympic silver medalist. Fink won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The couple shares a strong connection both personally and professionally, reflecting their dedication to swimming and sports.
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