2021-22 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Matthew Hillmer

  • Class Senior
  • Position Free
  • Hometown Weldon Spring, Mo.
  • High School De Smet Jesuit

Biography

2021-22: Competed ina meet against Arizona and Hawaii and placed third in the 1000 free (9:22.25) (10/22-23)

2020-21:  Academic All-Big Ten honoree...did not compete

2018-19: Was the Badgers’ 9th-place finisher in the 1650 free … qualified for 500 free finals, finishing 20th overall (4:23.12) and placed 52nd overall in the 200 free (1:39.42) at the Big Ten championships … Touched second in the 1000 free (9:35.63) in Badger debut vs. Green Bay … placed fourth in the 1000 free (9:40.32) vs. Hawaii

Prep: NSCA finalist in 400 and 1500 free…three consecutive appearances in 5K national championship… finished sixth in 500-freestyle…ninth in 200-freestyle at Missouri high school state championships.

Why Wisconsin: “While my decision to attend is based on my desire to swim for the Men's team, it was strongly influenced by the university's well-rounded offerings. The university excelled in all of my criteria (except the winter weather) and, after spending a football weekend on campus, captured me with its enthusiasm and charm. I see the University of Wisconsin is the perfect place for me to thrive as a student-athlete and to give back to the community and university for years to come. Finally, in my heart it felt right to say ‘I’m a Badger’” 

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    Free
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    Free
  • 2020-21Junior

    Free
  • 2021-22Senior

    Free