Nick Folker

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Nick Folker
 
 

Born On:  October 26th, 1976

Hometown:  Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Resides in:  Berkeley, CA

Education:  Hawaii (Business)

Height:  6'4"

Profession:  Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of California, Berkeley
 
 
 
 
Personal Quote

"It's all about the team. When it comes time to get it done, the guys come together and do it for each other."

"There is a driving force in Nick that makes him great. He wants to prove to the world that he's good."
      - Sam Freas, University of Hawaii Men's Swimming & Diving Coach

 
 
 
 
 
Career Highlights
  • 4 Time NCAA All-American
  • 3 Time NCAA Honorable Mention All-American
  • 1999 World University Games Bronze Medalist
  • 2000 Olympian
  • 2001 World Championships
  • 2001 Goodwill Games (World All-Star Team)
 
 
 
 
Fun Stuff

Nick Folker began his swimming career for the University of Miami before transferring to the University of Hawaii, where he graduated with a degree in business. A South Africa native, he represented his country in Sydney at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games in the Freestyle and Medley Relays.

Growing up, Nick was more involved in team sports such as rugby and cricket, but dreams of swimming for his country on the Olympic stage drew him deeper into the pool.

Nick is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the University of California, Berkeley, and is in charge of Cal's elite Swimming & Diving program helmed by 2010 NCAA Coach of the Year Dave Durden. He oversees the team's weightlifting and dryland programs and also manages their nutritional requirements.
 
 
 
 
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