‘I made $47,500 in one month thanks to my side hustle as an Olympic swimmer’
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One man is detailing how he was able to earn $47,500 in one month thanks to his surprising side hustle as an Olympian. Nic Fink, 30 from Atlanta works as an engineer for a utility company but trains as an athlete on the side.
In 2020, the swimmer competed in the Tokyo Summer Olympics and finished in fifth place for the 200-meter breaststroke. Furthermore, he won the men’s 100-meter breaststroke at the US Championships last month which he completed while “on call” for his engineering job.
His wife Melanie Margalis, who is a Team USA swimmer, helps him balance his dual roles in the office and in the pool.
Speaking to CNBC: Make It, the Olympian shared how his colleagues react to his unusual career path.
He explained: “My co-workers, in and out of the pool, are really great with my schedule. Flexibility in schedules for meetings and practice times has allowed me to be involved in both. At best, they are super supportive of my career in the pool.
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“And at worst, they are envious of my hours, especially when I have to leave early for afternoon workouts — but not envious of the reason for my hours.”
According to the news publication Swim Swam, Mr. Fink made $47,500 through his performance in the Short Course World Championships alone. This is thanks to sponsorships he has nurtured with organizations such as TYR, a sportswear company.
Mr. Fink is also not the first Olympian to have a regular primary job with French windsurfer Pierre Le Coq famously working as a dentist.
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Based on his LinkedIn, he worked for his Master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering due to the fact his “career in the pool is beginning to wind down”.
He also emphasized the importance of keeping his side hustle separate to his primary role and outside life. The Olympian added: “I think it’s important to keep your mind out of the pool when you are away from the pool.
“I think for some, that makes for a great balance and only improves in-water performance.”
After his victory last month, Mr. Fink praised his main job for allowing him to continue to pursue swimming at the athlete level.
In a statement, he said: “They’re really flexible, and I’m just kind of able to get everything in and still able to do what I can do in the pool. I’m really thankful that they’re letting me do it.”
