Nic Fink shatters century-old US Olympic swimming record in Paris, know the inside story
Nic Fink has become another popular name in the US Olympic history after being the oldest-ever athlete to win a medal at the Olympic Games. In fact, he has shattered a 120-year old record while achieving this feat, at the age of above thirty, which is rather surprising and overwhelming at the same time for Team USA fans.
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Nic Fink becomes an inspiration for older athletes
The last time an above-30 aged US athlete won a medal at the Olympics, it was 1904, and exactly 120 years later, Nic Fink, by winning the silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke event, has become a sensation and inspiration for all athletes who are slowly going beyond their prime. Fink has proven why determination and experience are the key factors for success and not just being a young gun.
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Winning Olympic medal while handling 9-5 job
Fink has been training for this moment for years now and things are finally a reality after such a long break. However, just winning the medal is not the biggest takeaway. The fact that he also has a 9-5 job at Quanta Utility Engineering Services, while managing his sporting and training schedule, is even a bigger achievement. He has become the symbol of work-life balance and still savoring success in diverse fields.
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