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Matt Olson Met Wife Nicole Olson Through Mutual Friends

By / 15 March 2023 08:21 AM

Matt Olson poses with his spouse Nicole Kidder Olson during Thanksgiving Day in November 2019.
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Matt Olson wife Nicole Olson married the baseballer in November 2021. Matt started dating Nicole in 2016 as college students.

The Atlanta Braves first baseman, Matt Olson, met his better half through mutual friends when she was studying at the University of Georgia. Matt was about to join Vanderbilt at the time, but that was cut short after receiving a call from Oakland Athletics.

Since making his debut in 2016, Olson has featured in the All-Star team once and has twice won the Gold Glove Award. Last year, the 29-year-old joined the Braves and started on the right note helping the team land the NL East Division.

Olson is looking to keep the momentum going in the 2023 season and has already impressed many with his performance in the Spring Training. With his teammates Vaughn Grissom, AJ Minter, and Eddie Rosario, Olson is eyeing the World Series in 2023. 

Matt Olson Met Wife Nicole Olson At The University of Georgia

Matt Olson started dating his wife Nicole Olson on 17 January 2016. They have been in a relationship for seven years.

Matt first met Nicole Kidder Olson in 2015 for the first time at the University of Georgia. At the time, Nicole was pursuing her academics at Georgia, and Matt had already been drafted by Oakland Athletics and was playing in the minor leagues.

A couple of mutual friends of the couple introduced them to each other, and it was love at first sight. At the time, the couple couldn't immediately set up a date as Matt had to leave for a European vacation with family and friends. 

Matt and Nicole then met again after he returned from the trip and soon started going on dates.

Matt tied the knot with Nicole in December 2021 at Four Season Hotel Atlanta.
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A few months had passed since the couple started seeing each other, and in 2016, the baseballer asked Nicole to be his girlfriend. The answer was an emphatic "YES" which was then followed by Nicole's trip to his spring training.

The Couple Go Public With Their Romance On Instagram In June 2016

Five months after asking Nicole to be his girlfriend, Matt finally became Instagram official with the blonde beauty. The occasion was set for the baseballer to post the first picture of his girl.

Matt went public with his romance with Nicole in 2016 sharing the post on her birthday.
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On 18 June 2016, as Nicole turned 21, the baseballer shared a photo of them from Christmas 2015 party and congratulated her on being the legal age to drink. The baseballer is a year older than his better half. 

The Couple Loves Going On Dates

The year they confirmed their romance was also the years Matt made his MLB for the Athletics. Although Nicole has kept her Instagram handle private, she attends her husband's games.

On the other hand, her famous husband keeps fans updated about his date night with Nicole. Since 2016, the baseballer has shared several photos of his and Nicole's date nights.

Matt Olson with his better half Nicole Olson in Hawaii in December 2021 as they celebrate their honeymoon.
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In April 2018, Matt shared a photo of him and Nicole enjoying dinner at the fancy restaurant Granville WeHo in California. The couple also loves going to vineyards and might have an immaculate taste in wine.

Matt poses with his better half Nicole as they carry the Gold Glove Award he won in 2018.
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They were pictured enjoying a date at Kelleher Family Vineyard in Napa, California. In 2018, Nicole was beside her man as he won the Gold Glove Award.

Matt repeated the same feat in 2019, and this time, he also had his parents beside him, along with Nicole. 

Matt Proposed To Nicole During Their Trip To Georgia

On 19 December 2020, Matt Olson proposed to Nicole Kidder at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa in northern Georgia. 

Matt shared a couple of pictures from the occasion, and among those pictures, Nicole can be proudly seen showing her engagement ring.

Matt and Nicole got engaged in Georgia during the break in December 2019.
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Before the proposal, Matt and Nicole had moved in together and were raising a labrador named Cooper. In some of the pictures shared by Matt on his Instagram handle, Cooper can also be seen striking a pose with his parents. 

Matt And Nicole Tied The Knot In November 2021

On 20 November 2021, Matt Olson and Nicole Kidder married at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.

The couple had The Atlanta Wedding Band rock to their wedding ceremony, and dancing to them on the dance floor was one of the favorite moments of Matt.

Matt and Nicole enjoy a dinner date at Granville WeHo, California in April 2018.
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For Nicole, her favorite moment was exchanging rings. Nicole said it was a pivotal moment as their six years of being together through many ups and downs had led to this moment. 

For their honeymoon, the couple traveled to Hawaii with Matt sharing a gallery of images from their romantic trip. One of the videos from the trip was of Matt and Nicole enjoying the unique fire show spectacle in Maui.

Last year on their first anniversary, Matt shared a black-and-white image of them sharing a kiss at their after-party.

Matt Olson Met Wife Nicole Olson At The University of Georgia

Matt Olson met his wife Nicole Olson in 2015 for the first time at the University of Georgia.

At the time, Nicole was pursuing her academics at Georgia, and Matt had already been drafted by Oakland Athletics and was playing in the minor leagues. A couple of mutual friends of the couple introduced them to each other and it was love at first sight for them.

At the time, the couple couldn't immediately set up a date as Matt had to leave for a European vacation with family and friends. The couple then met up once again after Matt returned from the trip and soon started going on dates.

Matt and Nicole enjoy a dinner date at Granville WeHo, California in April 2018.
Source : instagram

A few months had passed since the couple started seeing each other, and on January 17, 2016, the baseballer asked Nicole to be his girlfriend. The answer was an emphatic "YES" which was then followed by Nicole's trip to his spring training.

The Couple Go Public With Their Romance On Instagram In June 2016

Five months after asking Nicole to be his girlfriend, Matt finally became Instagram official with the blonde beauty. The occasion was set for the baseballer to post the first picture of his girl.

Matt and Nicole got engaged in Georgia during the break in December 2019.
Source : instagram

On June 18, 2016, as Nicole turned 21, the baseballer shared a photo of them from Christmas 2015 party and congratulated her on being the legal age to drink. The baseballer is a year older than his better half. 

The Couple Loves Going On Dates

The year they confirmed their romance was also the years Matt made his MLB for the Athletics. Though Nicole has kept her Instagram handle private, she certainly makes time to attend her husband's games.

On the other hand, her famous husband keeps fans updated about his date night with Nicole. Since 2016, the baseballer has shared several photos of his and Nicole's date nights.

Matt tied the knot with Nicole in December 2021 at Four Season Hotel Atlanta.
Source : instagram

In April 2018, Matt shared a photo of him and Nicole enjoying dinner at the fancy restaurant Granville WeHo in California. The couple also loves going to vineyards and might have an immaculate taste in wine.

Matt Olson with his better half Nicole Olson in Hawaii in December 2021 as they celebrate their honeymoon.
Source : instagram

They were pictured enjoying a date at Kelleher Family Vineyard in Napa, California. In 2018, Nicole was beside her man as he won the Gold Glove Award.

Matt repeated the same feat in 2019, and this time around he also had his parents beside him along with Nicole. 

Matt Proposed To Nicole During Their Trip To Georgia

On December 19, 2020, after five years of dating, the baseballer went down on one knee at Lucille's Mountain Top Inn and Spa in northern Georgia. 

Matt shared a couple of pictures from the occasion, and among those pictures, Nicole can be proudly seen showing her engagement ring.

Matt poses with his better half Nicole as they carry the Gold Glove Award he won in 2018.
Source : instagram

Before the proposal, Matt and Nicole had moved in together and were raising a labrador named Cooper. In some of the pictures shared by Matt on his Instagram handle, Cooper can also be seen striking a pose with his parents. 

Matt And Nicole Tied The Knot In November 2021

Finally, on November 20, 2021, the couple tied the knot at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The couple had The Atlanta Wedding Band rock to their wedding ceremony, and dancing to them on the dance floor was one of the favorite moments of Matt.

Matt went public with his romance with Nicole in 2016 sharing the post on her birthday.
Source : instagram

For Nicole, her favorite moment was exchanging rings. Nicole said it was a pivotal moment as their six years of being together through many ups and downs had led to this moment. 

For their honeymoon, the couple traveled to Hawaii with Matt sharing a gallery of images from their romantic trip. One of the videos from the trip was of Matt and Nicole enjoying the unique fire show spectacle in Maui.

Last year on the occasion of their first anniversary, Matt shared a black-and-white image of them sharing a kiss at their after-party.

Matt Olson Comes From Baseball Family

Matt Olson was born into a family of baseball enthusiasts to parents Scott Olson and Lee Olson.

Previously, Matt's father, Scott Olson, worked at Southern Company gas and electric in Atlanta and pitched for Wake Forest. His mother, Lee, is a school teacher at Camp Creek Elementary. Due to work commitments, at times, she couldn't attend his games in the MLB. 

The first baseman was raised in Georgia with his older brother Zachary Olson. Scott coached his two sons until high school. He saw his older son pitch at Harvard University and his younger son in the MLB.

Matt Olson brother Zack Olson currently resides in London, United Kingdom and is a former baseball player of Harvard University.
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Speaking to The Athletic in 2018, the baseballer is understood to have a closer relationship with his mother, Lee Olson. Whenever Matt would have downtime in the diamond, instead of going to his coach and father, Scott, Matt would go to his mom.

Matt Olson Brother Works At The Bicester Village 

Matt Olson's brother Zack Olson is a former collegiate athlete who played baseball for Harvard University until his junior year.

During their high school years, the two brothers played together on Parkview High baseball team. In the interview with The Athletic in 2022, Zack said Matt's talent had been shining since day one. 

Matt poses with his parents Lee and Scott as he receives his second Gold Glove Award in 2019.
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Whether it was baseball, football, or basketball, Matt was the number one choice for the team. After graduating from Harvard University in 2014 with Economics, Zack traveled to England to work for The Bicester Village Shopping Center.

Matt has climbed several ranks in the past eight years to become the strategy and development partner. He is available on Instagram with the username @zackolson35 but has kept his handle private. 

Matt Olson Comes From Baseball Family

Matt Olson comes from a family of baseball enthusiasts with his better half being his biggest supporter.

The first baseman was raised in Georgia with his older brother Zachary Olson by parents Scott and Lee Olson. Scott coached his two sons until high school. He saw his older son pitch at Harvard University and his younger son in the MLB.

Matt Olson brother Zack Olson currently resides in London, United Kingdom and is a former baseball player of Harvard University.
Source : linkedin

Speaking to The Athletic in 2018, the baseballer is understood to have a closer relationship with his mother, Lee Olson. Whenever Matt would have downtime in the diamond, instead of going to his coach and father, Scott, Matt would go to his mom.

Previously, Scott worked at Southern Company gas and electric in Atlanta and pitched for Wake Forest. Lee is a school teacher at Camp Creek Elementary and due to work commitments at times, couldn't attend her son's games in the MLB. 

Matt Olson Brother Works At The Bicester Village 

Zack Olson is a former collegiate athlete, having played baseball for Harvard University, but that was until his junior year in 2012. 

During their high school years, the two brothers played together on Parkview High baseball team. In the interview with The Athletic in 2022, Zack said Matt's talent was shining since day one. 

Matt poses with his parents Lee and Scott as he receives his second Gold Glove Award in 2019.
Source : instagram

Whether it was baseball, football, or basketball, Matt was the number one choice for the team. After graduating from Harvard University in 2014 with Economics, Zack traveled to England to work for The Bicester Village Shopping Center.

In the past eight years, Matt has climbed up several ranks to become the strategy and development partner. He is available on Instagram with the username @zackolson35 but has kept his handle private. 

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