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Why limit your stints to one horizon? While there are many Americans who engage in multiple professions, swimming star Nic Fink is one of them. The Atlantic native advanced his journey with the 2012 Olympic Trials with big dreams, and again in the 2016 Olympics only to lose out twice. Several World Championships along the way served as benchmarks in his journey. However, his rookie year turned out to be post-pandemic.

Just when his 30th year approached the four-time World Championships team member returned to his studies. Fink found ease while balancing his desire to succeed with a backstroke swimming career that was winding down. The swimmer still makes time to train and compete in his pursuit of a future Olympic medal.

With his desire of competing in the Olympics, Nic Fink balances 9 to 5 work

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There is no denying that Fink’s a big Olympic dreamer. While the mission is still on, he added a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree to his portfolio. He is now a dual degree holder who works as an Assistant Project Manager at a utility company. While his 12 years of professional swimming experience lie below the newest addition the updated LinkedIn profile says, “I am eager to accept a new challenge and find a job where I can contribute.”

In his recent interview with CNBC, he shared his experience saying, “Flexibility in schedules for meetings and practice times have allowed me to be involved in both.” As the swimmer becomes a master of two trades, there are many responsibilities laden on his shoulders now. He also revealed his updated schedule which includes practicing for the Olympics in his time off.

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Fink’s balance is intriguing, and one cannot possibly miss out on his notable wins in other major events. At the Junior World Championships, where he won a gold medal, he recorded his first victory on an international platform. He swam in several major national and international competitions, including the Olympics, FINA World Championships, and World Championships. The maestro of breaststrokes has only improved his already impressive list of accomplishments as he continues to train for the next Olympics.

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Nick Fink steps into his best swimming gear for the 2024 Pairs Olympics

Fink stepped into action in 2016 when he believed he had a good chance of making his first Olympic team. However, he couldn’t seize the chance. In 2021, his circumstances altered as he won the Olympic and World Championships. At the Tokyo Olympics, he earned a gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay and a bronze medal in the 200-meter breaststroke. Fink now moves to the 2024 Olympics, with his perseverance and commitment to the sport juggling his corporate job.

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Fink is taking a “every-six-months” approach to his swimming career as he gets ready for the 2024 Olympics. After each championship competition, he will reevaluate the career decision he says. He is hustling his Olympic swimming spotlight while working a full-time engineering job. The swimmer is quite appreciative that his company is letting him work full-time as he continues to chase his big goal. Undoubtedly, Fink is a name that connotes excellent swimming and a determined achiever.

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