Hawk Item — Finished his career ranking seventh in the UI record books in 200 breast (1:59.33) and eighth in 100 breast (54.46).
2015-16 — Posted an NCAA “B” qualifying time in 100 breast (54.46) and 200 breast (1:59.33) to rank second on the team in both events… swam a collegiate-best in 50 free (20.50)… had a season-best time in 100 fly (48.83), 200 fly (1:55.05), and 200 IM (1:56.82)… scored in the 100 breast at the Big Ten Championships, placing 18th (54.46)… Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
2014-15 — Swam NCAA “B” qualifying times in the 100 and 200 breast… swam collegiate-best times in the 50 free (20.52), 100 breast (54.90), 200 breast (1:59.73), 100 fly (48.39), and 200 IM (1:51.66)… ranks eighth all-time in the 200 breast and ninth in the 100 breast… posted 20 top-five finishes, including three wins… recipient of the team’s Strength & Conditioning Achievement Award… named Academic All-Big Ten… letterwinner.
2013-14 — Swam collegiate best times in the 100-fly (48.81), 200-fly (1:50.08) and 200 IM (1:51.70) at Big Ten Championships… swam season-best time in 100-breast (57.14) at the Hawkeye Invitational… recorded nine top-10 times this season… recipient of the Irving B. Weber Award… Academic All-Big Ten… letterwinner.
2012-13 — Swam collegiate best times in the 100 (56.93) and 200 (2:04.69) breast and 200 IM (1:53.34) at the Big Ten Championships and in the 400 IM (4:08.47) at the Hawkeye Invitational… posted a trio of top five finishes… letterwinner.
High School — Earned All-America status in the 200 IM and 100 breast… National qualifier in the 200 IM and Junior National qualifier in the 200 IM, 100 breast and 200 breast… four-time all-state and all-conference selection… claimed the Missouri state title in the 100 breast (57.01) as a senior and finished second in the 200 IM… three-time team Most Valuable Player… named Rookie of the Year as a freshman… led team to an undefeated season as a senior… placed sixth in the state in the 100 breast (1:01.31) and 100 fly (52.70) as a sophomore… was second in state in the 100 breast (58.55) and 200 IM (1:52.98) as a junior… also was the 200 IM (1:51.08) state runner-up as a senior… holds school records in the 100, 200 and 500 free, 100 fly, 200 IM, 100 back and as a part of the 200 and 400 free relay and 200 medley relay… ServPro Scholar Athlete… four-time recipient of the Academic Excellence Award… National Honor Society secretary and student body treasurer… coached by Jillian Pointer and Mike Ballard.
Personal — Born July 12, 1993… son of Bill and Lisa Nichols… has a younger sister, Lauren… majoring in pharmacy.
Nichol’s Collegiate Bests
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
| 50 Free | 20.50 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/25/16 |
| 100 Free | 48.06 | Black & Gold Intrasquad | 10/13/12 |
| 100 Breast | 54.46 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/26/16 |
| 200 Breast | 1:59.33 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/27/16 |
| 100 Fly | 48.39 | Big Ten Championships | 2/26-28/15 |
| 200 Fly | 1:50.08 | at Big Ten Championships | 3/1/14 |
| 200 IM | 1:51.66 | Hawkeye Invitational | 12/5-7/14 |
| 400 IM | 4:08.47 | Hawkeye Invitational | 12/1/12 |