David Neville (sprinter)

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

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. 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 bests

Personal life
Neville is a Christian.

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Category:American male sprinters
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Category:Olympic track and field athletes of the United States
Category:Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field
Category:Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in track and field
Category:African-American male track and field athletes
Category:1984 births
Category:Living people
Category:Medalists at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Category:People from Merrillville, Indiana
Category:Track and field athletes from Indiana
Category:Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States
Category:Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2007 Pan American Games