David Neville (sprinter) facts for kids
Neville (falling) at the 2008 Olympics
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 1, 1984 Merrillville, Indiana |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | DavidNeville3.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Running | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 100m: 10.86 (Indianapolis, 2003) 200m: 20.39 (West Lafayette, 2004) |
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Medal record
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David Neville (born June 1, 1984) is an American sprinter. He is best known for running the 400 meters race. David won two medals at the Summer Olympics: one gold and one bronze. He grew up in Merrillville, Indiana. David was the first track and field athlete from Indiana University to win an individual Olympic medal since 1960.
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David Neville's Running Career
David Neville went to Merrillville High School from 1998 to 2002. There, he was part of the track and field team. After high school, he attended Indiana University from 2003 to 2006. During his time at college, he won several titles in the Big Ten conference. He was also named an All-American athlete.
Olympic Success in 2008
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, David Neville won a bronze medal. This was for the men's 400-meter race. He finished with a time of 44.80 seconds.
Later, David joined a team for the 4x400-meter relay race. His teammates were LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, and Jeremy Wariner. Their team finished first and won a gold medal. They set a new Olympic record with a time of 2:55.39. David ran his part of the relay in 44.16 seconds.
Coaching After Running
After his running career, David Neville became a coach. He first took on the Head Coaching position at Taylor University. He coached both the men's and women's track and field teams. He helped many talented athletes there. Later, in 2017, he moved to the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. He coached the sprint team, which included many Olympic athletes. David is now the head coach of Georgia Southern's track and field and cross country teams.
Personal Best Times
David Neville has achieved impressive times in his running career. Here are his best times for different races:
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
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| 200 m | 20.39 | West Lafayette | May 16, 2004 |
| 400 m | 44.61 | Eugene | July 3, 2008 |
David Neville's Personal Life
David Neville is a Christian. In 2016, he took part in a TV show called American Grit. He finished in sixth place on the show.
See also
In Spanish: David Neville para niños
