Merlin Ficher
- position Backstroke
- class Freshman
- Hometown France
- position Backstroke
- class Freshman
- Hometown France
Merlin Ficher Bio
2025-26 (FRESHMAN)
- Competed in every meet and earned a spot on the SEC Championship roster
- Set a new school record in the 200 backstroke
- Recorded the fifth-fastest time in program history in the 100 backstroke
- Grabbed 15 top-five finishes highlighted by three wins vs. Florida State, Queens and Georgia Tech
PRE-COLLEGE
- Swam for Montpellier Metropole Natation in France under coach Phillipe Schweizer
- Placed second at the 2023 European Junior Championship
- Holds the 200 Backstroke 18-yo French Record
- Top Times:
- 100 back – 55.26 (LCM)
- 200 back – 1:57.15 (LCM)
- 200 IM – 2:05.02 (LCM)
PERSONAL
- Son of Stephane and Celine, brother to Celestine
