Kian Olexo Pronunciation
TIFFANY ON OLEXO
2022 – “Active, strong member of our program despite having to deal with significant injuries throughout his career in Charlottesville. He is a great teammate, which is easy to understand when you observe the interactions between him and the rest of us.” 2021 – “Growing confidence in his lower body strength parallels steady improvement in his defensive game … has not backed down from obstacles … magic stick with knocking down passes.” 2020 – “There is much anticipation awaiting Kian’s full return to the lacrosse field as he could add skill and depth to our team defense. After another surgery, Kian is on the cusp to training at game speed. “2019 – “We are looking forward to witnessing Kian’s initial impact at the collegiate level this spring after overcoming an injury that kept him off the field this fall.”
2022
- Missed season with an injury
2021
- Appeared in two of UVA’s 18 games
- Saw time against Towson and Air Force
- Picked up a ground ball against Air Force
2020
- Appeared in one of UVA’s six games
- Made collegiate debut against Air Force
2019
- Missed season with an injury
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played lacrosse and hockey at Archbishop Spalding
- Under Armour Underclass Baltimore
- Second-team all-county
- Captain as a senior
- Missed junior and senior year with injury
- Won two MIAA championships in three years in hockey
- Earned MAPHL All-Academic honors
- Awarded the Positive Strides Perseverance award for overcoming adversity
- Won eight letters in high school
- Member of the National Honor Society
- Volunteer work includes working with Linda’s Legacy Giving Bank, handing out clothes, food and joy on Christmas Eve to homeless
PERSONAL
- Son of Stephen Olexo and Faranak Moghadam
- Has two brothers, Bijan and Saam
- Enjoys playing music on the piano and the guitar
- Major is American Studies