PARIS, France — University of Georgia and Georgia Tech graduate Nic Fink won silver for Team USA on Sunday!
With a time of 59.05, Fink tied for silver in the Men's 100m Breaststroke with Great Britain's Adam Peaty. Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi grabbed the gold by two-hundredths of a second: 59.03.
More about Nic Fink
Athens was where it started for Fink – competing at UGA. He became an Olympian by competing at his first Games in Tokyo, where he placed fifth in the 200m breaststroke.
After the Summer Games in Tokyo, Nic moved to Georgia Tech to pursue a master's degree in computer and electrical engineering. There, he also trained with the team.
Two-time gold medalist and Georgia Tech swim head Coach Courtney Shealey Hart spoke about her experience coaching Fink.
“He was a very good person to lead by example in his training. And really was specific with his training and loved training and shared that with our group which was awesome," Hart said.
You can watch Hart's full interview below:
Fink has gained a name for himself before the Olympics with his decorated World Championship experience. He holds at least 20 World Championship medals, including 13 gold medals.
He and his wife, Melanie -- another Olympian from UGA -- will soon welcome their first child.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.