University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Swimming & Diving Roster

Olympia Pope
- Position:
- Breast
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Kingcliff, Australia
- High School:
- Somerset College
High School/Club
A three-year member of the Miami Swimming Club and five-year member of Somerset swimming • A three-time captain • Tabbed two-time Somerset Swimmer of the Year • Was a five-time South Coast Representative • A two-time recipient of the sporting excellence program • Took first in the 50, 100 and 200 breast at the QRSS Championships in 2025 • Won the Gold Coast 50 breast • Placed first in the 50 breast and third in the 50 fly at the Queensland Sprint Championships • Competed in the breaststroke at the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, claiming 11th in both the 100 and 200 breast • Earned gold in the 100 breast and silver in the 200 breast at the 2024 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships • Topped the podium in the 50, 100 and 200 breast at the 2024 Oceania Championships • Earned 2023 state championships in the 50, 100 and 200 breast • Competed at the 2023 World Juniors • Was heavily involved in community service, participating in 'Meals that Make a Difference,' the Homeless Sleep Out, and the Disabled Surfers Association.
Personal
Birthday is May 13 • Parents are Samantha Savva and Matthew Pope • Has one sibling, Addison.
A three-year member of the Miami Swimming Club and five-year member of Somerset swimming • A three-time captain • Tabbed two-time Somerset Swimmer of the Year • Was a five-time South Coast Representative • A two-time recipient of the sporting excellence program • Took first in the 50, 100 and 200 breast at the QRSS Championships in 2025 • Won the Gold Coast 50 breast • Placed first in the 50 breast and third in the 50 fly at the Queensland Sprint Championships • Competed in the breaststroke at the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, claiming 11th in both the 100 and 200 breast • Earned gold in the 100 breast and silver in the 200 breast at the 2024 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships • Topped the podium in the 50, 100 and 200 breast at the 2024 Oceania Championships • Earned 2023 state championships in the 50, 100 and 200 breast • Competed at the 2023 World Juniors • Was heavily involved in community service, participating in 'Meals that Make a Difference,' the Homeless Sleep Out, and the Disabled Surfers Association.
Personal
Birthday is May 13 • Parents are Samantha Savva and Matthew Pope • Has one sibling, Addison.
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Wednesday, February 04
MBB: Hubert Davis Post-Syracuse Press Conference
Tuesday, February 03
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