DURHAM – Former Duke diver Nick McCrory was selected as a finalist for the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America's centennial list of the 100 Greatest Swimmers & Divers.
McCrory was one of 973 candidates tabbed as a finalist in a pool of 2,805 nominations. Of the finalists selected, there were 234 divers. The pool of finalists will now be narrowed to 100 men and 100 women by a Blue Ribbon Panel of voters.
McCrory was stellar while at Duke, rewriting the record books and capturing titles at the highest stage. He was a four-time national champion in platform diving, winning the title in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014. He was a 11-time All-American, 10-time ACC Champion, four-time ACC Most Valuable Men's Diver and four-time ACC Men's Diver of the Year.
Outside of collegiate competition, McCrory spent the 2011-12 season away from Duke to qualify and train for the 2012 Olympic Games. While at the Olympics in London, McCrory captured the bronze medal with David Boudia in men's 10-meter platform synchronized diving. He also competed individually in the 10-meter event, placing ninth overall. In addition to Olympic success, he was a six-time national champion throughout his career.
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