Age, Biography and Wiki
Melanie Schlanger (Melanie Renée Wright) was born on 31 August, 1986 in Nambour, Queensland, is an Australian swimmer. Discover Melanie Schlanger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Melanie Renée Wright |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
31 August 1986 |
| Birthday |
31 August |
| Birthplace |
Nambour, Queensland |
| Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 37 years old group.
Melanie Schlanger Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Melanie Schlanger height is 1.76 m and Weight 65 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.76 m |
| Weight |
65 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Melanie Schlanger's Husband?
Her husband is Chris Wright (m. 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Chris Wright (m. 2014) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Madison Lilly Wright |
Melanie Schlanger Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melanie Schlanger worth at the age of 37 years old? Melanie Schlanger’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. She is from Australia. We have estimated Melanie Schlanger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Swimmer |
Melanie Schlanger Social Network
Timeline
Melanie Renée Schlanger, OAM (born 31 August 1986), also known by her married name Melanie Wright, is an Australian freestyle swimmer.
2005 – 2009: Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Biomedicine – University of Queensland
Melanie first represented Australia at the 2006 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and her career spanned ten years, ending after the 2015 World Championships.
Melanie had her first taste of success as a member of the Australian 4×100-metre freestyle relay team that won gold at the 2007 World Championships.
The same year, Melanie also broke a world record with Australia's short course 4 x 100 freestyle relay.
She represented Australia at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics winning five Olympic medals (including 2 gold).
Melanie was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
A participant in a large range of sports, Melanie only began swimming at the age of 14.
She completed her secondary school studies at Immanuel Lutheran College.
She is the youngest of two siblings, Nikki and Adam, and daughter to Paul and Linda.
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics, she swam the third leg in both the heats and the final of the 4×100-metre freestyle relay as Australia claimed the bronze medal.
She swam in the heats of the 4×200-metre freestyle relay and collected a gold when the first-choice quartet won the final in a world record time.
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.
2012 – 2012: Diploma of Business – QLD TAFE
2012 – 2012: Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Fitnance
2013 – 2015: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Bond University
In 2014, she broke a world record as a part of the Gold Medal-winning Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay.
The world record surpassed the previous record set in the "super suit" era of swimming.
Melanie wed fellow Olympic swimmer Chris Wright in September 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.
The Wrights have two children, a boy and a girl, and continued studying while raising her children.
Following the 2015 World Championships, now swimming as Melanie Wright, she suffered a recurrence of a rib stress fracture that plagued the later part of her career.
At the same time, Wright gained entry into the medical program at Bond University and retired from the sport to become a doctor.
Melanie is a brand ambassador for Speedo, Bodyscience, Brisbane Lions, Qld Games Foundation and the Deniliquin Ute Muster.
Melanie now works as a doctor on the Sunshine Coast.
2016 – 2020: Doctor of Medicine including Bachelor of Medical Studies – Bond University
