University of Minnesota Athletics
Olga (Splichalova) Espinosa - M Club Hall of Fame
Olga Splichalova Espinosa
Women's Swimming & Diving, 1995-98
HOF Class of 2015
Already a deserving member of the U of M Aquatics Hall of Fame, Espinosa -- maiden name Splichalova -- earned seven All-America honors during her career at Minnesota and was a five-time individual All-American. At the time of her graduation, her five individual All-America medals were the most in school history. She captured three Big Ten titles during her collegiate career, winning both the 500 free and 1650 free in 1996, and repeating as the 500 free champion in 1997. Espinosa also was an 11-year member of the Czech National Team, competing in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.