University of Minnesota Athletics
2018-19 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Kristian Hansen
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Hanover HS
- Hometown:
- Hanover, N.H.
- Position:
- Distance Freestyle
PRONUNCIATION |
2017-18 Freshman Season: At the Big Ten Championships, placed fifty-sixth in the 200-yard free (1:41.72), thirty-fifth in the 500-yard free (4:27.43), and twentieth in the 1650-yard free (15:26.02)• took sixth in the 1000-yard free (9:31.15) and fourth in the 500-yard free (4:35.32) at the Triple Dual against Northwestern and Purdue • finished third in the 1650-yard free (15:53.23), fourth in the 500-yard free (4:39.97), and seventh in the 400 IM (4:16.10) vs. Denver • took fourth place in the 500-yard free (4:40.45) vs. Hawai'i and Drury • finished eighth in the 400-yard IM (4:10.64) and sixth in the 1650-yard free (15:51.52) at the Minnesota Invitational • placed fifth in the 1000-yard free (9:35.99) and eighth in the 500-yard free (4:42.13) vs. the University of Iowa • took sixth place in the 500-yard free (4:38.00) against Florida State.
High School: 2017 graduate of Hanover High School • coached by Ann Brechbuhl • four-time letterwinner in swimming • senior year state meet finishes: first in 200 free (1:43.10 state and school record), first in 500 free (4:33.61 state and school record), first in 200 free relay (1:34.85 school record) and first in 400 free relay (3:20.96 school record) • junior year state meet finishes: first in 200 free and first in 500 free • sophomore year state meet finishes: second in 200 free and second in 500 free • freshman year state meet finishes: fifth in the 200 free and second in the 500 free • member of Upper Valley Aquatic Club • N.H. club state champion, New England Champion, Junior National qualifier and Winter national qualifier.
Personal: Son of Sofia and Stig Hansen • has two siblings: Isabella and Erik • enjoys cliff jumping and hanging out with friends • plans to major in statistics or economics.
Top Times at Minnesota | ||
Event | Time | Date |
200 free | 1:41.72 | 2/23/2018 |
500 free | 4:27.43 | 2/22/2018 |
1000 free | 9:22.34 | 1/26/2018 |
1650 free | 15:26.02 | 2/24/2018 |
400 IM | 4:15.52 | 12/1/2017 |