Nick McCrory explained

Nick McCrory
Birth Date:9 August 1991
Birth Place:Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Height:177cm (70inches)
Event:Diving
Natlteam:2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Collegeteam:Duke University
Headcoach:Johansen Drew

Nicholas Montgomery McCrory (born August 9, 1991) is an American psychiatrist, former diver and was a member of the national team from 2007 to 2014.

He won his first international medal, a silver, at the World Junior Championship in 2006.[1] At the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China, he competed with partner David Boudia in the synchronized 10-meter platform and finished fifth. In the 10-meter competition, he finished in sixth place.[2]

McCrory graduated from East Chapel Hill High School and from Duke University, where he won several medals at college competitions. He won the gold medal in 10-meter platform at the 2011 US National Championships at UCLA on August 14.[3] McCrory was named to CSCAA's list of the 100 Greatest Swimmers and Divers in History.[4]

He retired from diving in November 2014 to pursue medical studies.[5]

2012 Summer Olympics

McCrory and his partner David Boudia won the bronze in the synchronized 10m platform with a total score of 463.47.[6] This was the first Olympic medal for the United States in men's diving since the 1996 games in Atlanta. He placed ninth in the men's individual 10-meter platform diving event as well.[7]

Personal life

McCrory was born on August 9, 1991, in Durham, North Carolina, to Douglas and Ana McCrory. His uncle, Gordon Downie competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. He has a younger brother, Lucas, who swims and participates in Paralympics events.[8] [9] He received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from Duke University,[10] and a Master’s in Physiology from North Carolina State University.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: USA selected to host 2010 FINA World Junior Diving Championships. August 15, 2011. April 2, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20100307002201/http://www.usadiving.org/05redesign/main/news_04_02_08.htm. March 7, 2010. dead.
  2. News: 2011 FINA World Championships. August 15, 2011. July 31, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111004134727/http://diving.about.com/od/internationalresults/tp/2011-World-Champ-Results.htm. October 4, 2011. mdy-all.
  3. Web site: McCrory Takes Gold at USA Diving Nationals. Duke Sports Information. August 15, 2011.
  4. Web site: 2021-11-09. CSCAA Names 100 Greatest Men's College Swimmers & Divers in History (Full Bios Included). 2021-11-28. Swimming World News. en-US.
  5. Web site: David Boudia scraps springboard plan; Nick McCrory retires. March 3, 2015.
  6. http://www.usadiving.org/whats-new/2012/07/another-medal-for-team-usa-as-boudia-and-mccrory-win-bronze/ Another medal for Team USA as Boudia and McCrory win bronze
  7. Web site: McCrory Places Ninth in 10-Meter Platform Finals - Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site . GoDuke.com .
  8. Web site: Stevens . Tim . Younger McCrory looking toward 2016 Games . The Durham News . August 7, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120818034223/http://www.thedurhamnews.com/2012/08/07/212848/younger-mccrory-looking-toward.html . August 18, 2012 . mdy-all .
  9. Web site: Nick McCrory Bio - Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site . GoDuke.com .
  10. Web site: The moment I discovered the truth about diving . Duke Magazine . August 6, 2018 .
  11. Web site: Student Spotlight: Olympic Bronze Medalist Dives Into Physiology at CALS . CALS News . August 17, 2016 .