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 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]
