Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric Namesnik (Eric John Namesnik) was born on 7 August, 1970 in Butler, Pennsylvania, is an American swimmer (1970–2006). Discover Eric Namesnik's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
| Popular As |
Eric John Namesnik |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
7 August, 1970 |
| Birthday |
7 August |
| Birthplace |
Butler, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death |
2006 |
| Died Place |
Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 36 years old group.
Eric Namesnik Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Eric Namesnik height is 6 ft and Weight 172 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft |
| Weight |
172 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Eric Namesnik Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eric Namesnik worth at the age of 36 years old? Eric Namesnik’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Eric Namesnik's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Swimmer |
Eric Namesnik Social Network
Timeline
Eric John Namesnik (August 7, 1970 – January 11, 2006), nicknamed "Snik," was an American competition swimmer and two-time Olympic silver medalist in the men's 400-meter Individual Medley (1992 & 1996).
Namesnik was born and raised in the town of Butler, Pennsylvania, and swam for the Butler YMCA Swim team while he was growing up.
He initially attended Butler Area Senior High School, transferring after his sophomore season to Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton, Florida.
He accepted a swimming scholarship from the University of Michigan, to compete under coach Jon Urbanchek's Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team from 1989 to 1993.
Namesnik represented the United States at two consecutive Olympic Games.
At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, he received his first Olympic medal, a silver, for his second-place performance in the men's 400-meter individual medley (4:15.57).
He also won a bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 1994 world championships, and two silvers at the 1991 world meet.
He set a new American record in the 400-meter individual medley on four occasions.
Four years later at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, he again finished second and received a silver medal in his signature event, the men's 400-meter individual medley (4:15.25).
He later spent seven years (1997-2004) as an assistant with the men's Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team under coach Jon Urbanchek.
He was a volunteer assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University for two years before his death and was a coach for Wolverine Aquatics Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Namesnik died on January 11, 2006, from injuries sustained in a car accident the prior week.
On January 7, 2006, he was critically injured in an accident that occurred when he attempted to pass another vehicle on an ice-covered road in Pittsfield Township, Michigan.
He was survived by his wife, former swimmer Kirsten Silvester from the Netherlands, and their two children, Austin and Madison.
His former club team, Club Wolverine, hosts the Namesnik Memorial Grand Prix every spring in his honor.
He is memorialized with a statue outside of the Butler County YMCA, along with his childhood coach John "Pump" McLaughlin.
