Matthew Holt

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Santa Monica, CA
High School:
Santa Monica HS
Position:
freestyle - distance
Major:
Community Studies

AT UCSC: At Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships, finished in 5th place in 1000 Free (10:03.43) and 6th place 1650 Free (17:12.9) to help Banana Slugs win Conference title for first time in program history.

He swam 17:07.92 in 1650 and 23.64 in 50 Free in his first college meet at the 2019 Pacific Invite.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE:

Conference Male Swimmer of the Year 2018/2019 at Santa Monica College. Made Dean's List, John Joseph Scholarship for Academic Athletes.

PERSONAL: Parents are Tricia Linklater & Paul Holt. Most influential person is his mom, "for making everything possible."

Selected UCSC for the academic reputation, location and opportunity to swim competitively, along with surfing while attending school. Likes surfing, hiking and camping in free time.