David Neville (athlete)

David Neville

Neville (falling) at the 2008 Olympics
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	(1984-06-01) June 1, 1984 (age 32) Merrillville, Indiana
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Website	DavidNeville3.com
Sport
Sport	Running
Event(s)	400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	200m: 20.39 (West Lafayette, 2004) 400m: 44.61 (Eugene, 2008)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games 2008 Beijing 4×400 m relay 2008 Beijing 400 m NACAC Championships 2007 San Salvador 4×400 m relay Pan American Junior Championships 2003 Bridgetown 200 m

200m: 20.39 (West Lafayette, 2004)

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.

Neville attended Merrillville High School from 1998-2002 where he ran track & 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.

Neville is a Christian.