Nationality American Role Olympic athlete Height 1.91 m | Weight 73 kg Name David Neville | |
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Olympic medals Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres Similar People Jeremy Wariner, LaShawn Merritt, Martyn Rooney | ||
Mens 4 x 400 relay with jeremy wariner lashawn merritt david neville and angelo taylor
David Neville (born June 1, 1984) is an American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters and two-time medalist (one gold, one bronze) in the Summer Olympics. A native of Merrillville, Indiana, Neville became the first individual track and field medalist out of Indiana University since Willie May won silver in the 110-meter hurdles in 1960.
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- Mens 4 x 400 relay with jeremy wariner lashawn merritt david neville and angelo taylor
- Career
- Personal life
- References
Career
Neville attended Merrillville High School from 1998-2002 where he ran track and field. He then moved to Indiana University where he competed from 2003 until 2006 winning several individual Big Ten conference titles and being named an All-American.
At the 2008 Summer Olympic, Neville won a bronze medal in the men's 400 m with a time of 44.80 seconds. At the finish line, he dove forward on the wet track to win the bronze by 0.04 seconds. Neville then teamed with LaShawn Merritt, Angelo Taylor, and Jeremy Wariner in the 4x400 m relay to finish first with an Olympic record time of 2:55.39. Neville clocked a split of 44.16 seconds.
Personal life
Neville is a Christian.