Matias Koski
Northview High School
Impact Statement
“I try to set a good example – the best I can in the pool and outside the pool – and by training hard every day.” -Matias Koski
Biography
Koski’s family emigrated to the United States from Finland in 1997, eventually settling in the Atlanta area prior to his eighth-grade year.
Koski appears a certainty to earn his third Georgia Male Swimmer of the Year honor after becoming a three-time 5A state champion in both the 200- and 500-meter freestyle. He competed in three races this year and set state records in each. Koski broke his own state record in the 200 (1:36.15), set another record in the 500 (4:18.57) and swam the anchor leg on the Northview 4×100 freestyle relay team that set a third record (3:06.26). He also owns the state record in the 100 freestyle and 10 age-group state records.
Last summer, Koski was the USA Swimming Junior National champion in the 800 freestyle and was runner-up in the 200, 400 and 500 freestyle. He holds the Finnish national record in the 800 freestyle and was a finalist in the 2011 European Junior Championship in the 200 and 400 freestyle. Koski also won the Finnish National Championship in the 100 and 400 freestyle, and will compete in the Summer Olympics for his native Finland in both events. He will attend the University of Georgia.
Koski continued his swimming success at Georgia. As a Bulldog, Koski became a multiple time NCAA All American in different events. He was also the National Champion in the Men’s 1600 Freestyle. He is the school record older in the 200 freestyle.
In 2012, Koski was a member of the Finnish Olympic Team. Koski continues to compete in events. Most recently, he placed 5th and 6th in the 100 L and 200 L Freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series at Mesa in April of 2018.
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