In Nanterre, France, Nic Fink achieved a major milestone in his swimming career by securing the first Olympic medal at the age of 31. Fink, who balances his time between swimming and working as an engineer, clinched a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke event, tying with British swimmer Adam Peaty. The gold was won by Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy, with Fink finishing just two-hundredths of a second behind.
Fink’s Olympic journey has been one of persistence and dedication. After failing to qualify for the Olympic team in his first two attempts, he made his Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, finishing fifth. The silver medal in Paris holds great significance for Fink, who expressed gratitude for the late success in his career.
Aside from his swimming pursuits, Fink is also devoted to his career in engineering at Quanta Utility Engineering Services, where he works remotely from Dallas. Despite the demanding schedule, Fink manages to juggle both his professional and athletic responsibilities with the support of his coaches, colleagues, and his wife, Melanie Margalis Fink, a former Olympic swimmer who is expecting their first child in September.
At the U.S. trials last month, Fink’s wife couldn’t attend the event in person due to the proximity of her due date. Fink, excited about impending fatherhood, acknowledged his wife’s support and shared that she was cheering him on from home. Reflecting on his Olympic journey, Fink expressed pride in sharing the podium with breaststroke legend Adam Peaty and Nicolo Martinenghi.
With the upcoming birth of their child and the silver medal in hand, Fink hinted that this might be his final appearance at the Olympics. Despite the challenges and responsibilities in his life, Fink remains grateful for the success he has achieved and looks forward to what the future holds post-Olympics.
