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Nic Fink partnered with Autodesk, the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, leveraging his background as both a swimmer and an engineer.
Nicolas “Nic” Fink, born on July 3, 1993, in Houston, Texas, is an American competitive swimmer primarily specializing in breaststroke events. Growing up in Morristown, New Jersey, Fink attended Pingry School and later swam for the University of Georgia, where he also pursued higher education. His collegiate career laid the foundation for his professional swimming journey, culminating in multiple national and international achievements. Beyond the pool, Fink holds a Master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Georgia Tech, working as an engineer for Quanta Services, demonstrating his ability to excel in both demanding fields.
Fink’s swimming career progressively gained momentum through consistent performance and dedication. After competing in the US Olympic Trials in 2012 and 2016 without making the team, his perseverance paid off during the 2020 Olympic Trials where he qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Games. He has since become a two-time Olympian and a multi-medalist, securing one gold and two silver medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, along with a 5th place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Games. His success extends to World Championships, where he has earned 8 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals across various breaststroke and relay events. Notably, he holds world records in short course relays and Americas records in individual short course breaststroke events, solidifying his status as a leading figure in competitive swimming.
Key career milestones include his prominent debut on the national scene in 2013, winning silver in the 200m breaststroke at the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships, and claiming gold in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2019 Pan American Games. In 2022, he achieved his first long course World Championships gold medal in the 50m breaststroke, setting a new American record, followed by a gold medal win in the 100m breaststroke at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships. His consistent presence on the podium and his dual career path make him a notable figure in both sports and engineering.
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