Nicholas Nerich
Nicholas Thomas Nerich (November 13, 1893 – February 7, 1957) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Thomas Nerich |
| National team | United States |
| Born | November 13, 1893 New York, New York |
| Died | February 7, 1957 (aged 63)[1] New York, New York |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | New York Athletic Club |
Biography
Nerich was born in New York City, and swam for the New York Athletic Club in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) competition. At the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, he competed in the semifinals of the men's 400-meter freestyle, as well as in the quarter-finals of the men's 100-meter freestyle.
He died in Astoria, Queens on February 7, 1957, and was buried at Mount Saint Mary Cemetery in Flushing.[2]
References
- Nicholas Nerich at Olympedia
- "Death Notices: Nerich". Newsday. February 9, 1957. p. 70. Retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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