American sprinter
David Neville
 Neville (falling) at the 2008 Olympics |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Born | (1984-06-01) June 1, 1984 (age 39)
Merrillville, Indiana |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
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| Website | DavidNeville3.com |
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| Sport | Running |
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| Event | 400 metres |
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| Personal best(s) | 100m: 10.86 (Indianapolis, 2003)
200m: 20.39 (West Lafayette, 2004)
400m: 44.61 (Eugene, 2008) |
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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.
Career
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Neville attended Merrillville High School from 1998-2002 where he ran track and field.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Personal life
Neville is a Christian. After retiring from running, Neville took the Head Coaching position at Taylor University Men's and Women's Track and Field. There he recruited several Division 1 caliber athletes such as NAIA Champion Caleb Anthony (400m Hurdles), Crossroads League Champion Sam Lacher (400m), and Luke Wilson (High Jump)[4] before moving on the University of Tennessee - Knoxville to lead the Olympian filled sprint squad in 2017.[5]
In 2016 Neville competed in American Grit, finishing in sixth place.
