David Warren (runner) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 11 February 1956 London, England |
| Height | 185 cm |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Middle-distance running |
| Club | Epsom and Ewell Harriers |
David Marlais Jenner Warren (born 11 February 1956) is a retired athlete from Great Britain. He was a talented middle-distance runner. This means he competed in races that are not short sprints but also not very long marathons, like the 800 meters. His biggest achievement was competing in the 1980 Summer Olympics and making it to the final race.
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Athletic Career
Dave Warren was a dedicated runner who competed at a very high level in the sport of athletics. He was a member of a running club called the Epsom and Ewell Harriers, where he trained and developed his skills.
National Success
In 1978, Warren showed he was one of the best runners in Britain. He competed in the 1978 AAA Championships, which was a major national competition. In the 800 metres race, he ran brilliantly and finished in second place behind another runner, Tom McLean.
International Competitions
1978 Commonwealth Games
His great performance at the national championships earned him a spot on the England team. Later in 1978, he traveled to Edmonton, Canada, to represent England at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. He competed in the 800 metres event against top athletes from countries in the Commonwealth.
1980 Olympic Games
Two years later, Warren reached the biggest stage in sports: the Olympic Games. He was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
He competed in the men's 800 metres race. He successfully made it through the qualifying rounds and reached the final. This incredible achievement placed him among the top eight 800-metre runners in the world at that time.
