Melanie Schlanger
- January 8, 2024
- Swimmer
Quick Facts
Melanie Schlanger Biography
| Name | Melanie Schlanger |
| Birthday | Aug 31 |
| Birth Year | 1986 |
| Place Of Birth | Nambour |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Chris Wright |
| Children(s) | Madison Lilly Wright |
Melanie Schlanger is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on August 31, 1986 in Nambour, Australia. Melanie Renee Schlanger OAM, born 31 August 1986, also known as Melanie Wright, is an Australian freestyle swimmer. Melanie represented Australia in the 2006 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Her career lasted ten years and ended after the 2015 World Championships. She was a representative of Australia at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, winning five Olympic medals, including 2 gold.
2012 – 2012 Certificate III & IV Fitness – Fitnance
2013 – 2015: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Bond University
Melanie wed fellow Olympic swimmer Chris Wright in September 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. Their bridal party included fellow Olympians Leisel Jones, Alice Tait (Mills), Christian Sprenger and Gregor Tait.
She was a swimmer at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She swam the third leg of both heats and finals of the 4×100-metre freestyle relay, winning Australia the bronze medal. She competed in the heats in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay, and won a gold medal when the first-choice quartet beat the world record in the final.
Melanie Schlanger Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Swimmer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Melanie Schlanger is one of the richest Swimmer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Melanie Schlanger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
2005-2009: Bachelor of Science, Majoring In Biomedicine – University of Queensland
Melanie was a member the Australian 4×100-metre freestyle relay team, which won gold at the 2007 World Championships. Melanie also set a new world record in the short course 4×100 freestyle relay.
In 2012 at the London Games, Melanie anchored the 4×100-metre freestyle relay team to overcome a late surge by the Netherlands to win the gold medal for Australia, the only gold medal for the Australian swimming team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She also won two Silver medals in the Women’s 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay and Women’s 4 × 100 metre medley relay.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
Melanie Schlanger height 5 ft 9 in Melanie weight 65 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Melanie Schlanger Dating?
According to our records, Melanie Schlanger married to Chris Wright. As of December 1, 2023, Melanie Schlanger’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Melanie Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Melanie Schlanger celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.
Top Facts about Melanie Schlanger
- Melanie Schlanger is a retired Australian swimmer.
- She was born on August 31, 1986 in Queensland, Australia.
- Schlanger won gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay.
- She also won silver and bronze medals at the same Olympics.
- In total, she has won six Olympic medals throughout her career.
- Schlanger has also won multiple world championship medals.
- She announced her retirement from swimming in 2018.
- Outside of swimming, she works as a physiotherapist and motivational speaker.
- Schlanger is an ambassador for various charities and organizations including Cancer Council Queensland and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
- Her personal best time in the 100m freestyle is 53:38 seconds.