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Grelz Named Third Team Academic All-American
4/22/2025 11:01:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
Fifth-year becomes second Swimming & Diving student-athlete to earn Academic All-America honors
HOUSTON – University of Houston fifth-year Hedda Grelz was selected as a College Sport Communicator Third Team Academic All-American, the organization announced Tuesday. Grelz is the second Houston Swimming & Diving member to earn Academic All-America honors and earns Houston Athletics' 21st honor.Â
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The Lund, Sweden, native graduated in Spring 2024 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and is currently working toward her master's degree in the same discipline. Grelz has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA through both her undergraduate and graduate coursework.
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A two-time Big 12 Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Grelz has received Academic All-District honors from CSC in each of the last four years while being named a CSCAA Scholar All-American in each of the last three years.Â
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Grelz finished her collegiate career with a trip to NCAA Diving Zones, securing Zone Cuts in all three diving disciplines. Alongside sophomore Michelle McLeod and fifth-year Emilia Waters, the fifth-year was part of Houston's Team Diving group that earned the program's first event title at Big 12 Championships in February. With her finish in individual events, Grelz received All-Big 12 honors in both the 1-meter and 3-meter this year.Â
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Grelz is one of two recipients from Big 12 institutions and one of three honorees from Texas-based schools.
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The Lund, Sweden, native graduated in Spring 2024 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and is currently working toward her master's degree in the same discipline. Grelz has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA through both her undergraduate and graduate coursework.
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A two-time Big 12 Conference Women's Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Grelz has received Academic All-District honors from CSC in each of the last four years while being named a CSCAA Scholar All-American in each of the last three years.Â
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Grelz finished her collegiate career with a trip to NCAA Diving Zones, securing Zone Cuts in all three diving disciplines. Alongside sophomore Michelle McLeod and fifth-year Emilia Waters, the fifth-year was part of Houston's Team Diving group that earned the program's first event title at Big 12 Championships in February. With her finish in individual events, Grelz received All-Big 12 honors in both the 1-meter and 3-meter this year.Â
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Grelz is one of two recipients from Big 12 institutions and one of three honorees from Texas-based schools.
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JOIN the FREESTYLE FUND
Fans are invited to join the Freestyle Fund to support Houston Swimming & Diving. Freestyle Fund members provide financial support directly to Houston Swimming & Diving for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSwim on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSwim or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarswim.
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