A proven track record
- One of Ireland’s most successful middle distance athletes
- Double Olympian
- Holds 2 senior national records: 1000mts (2.17.58) and the blue ribbon 800mts (1.44.82)
- 10 years competing with distinction on the world stage
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Has been at the forefront evolving fitness breakthroughs
- Chosen by Nike to demonstrate SAQ (Speed Agility Quickness)
- Tested Aqua Sessions in the mid 1990s
- Amongst the first Irish athletes to use Cryogenic Chamber Therapy at Olympic Rehabilitation Centre in Poland in 2000
- Career highlights include:
- 2 Olympic Games
- 7 World Championships
- 4 European Championships
- Olympic semi-final in Atlanta 1996 - 5th place
- Competing for UCD at Madison Square Gardens
- Representing UCD in Europe’s Golden Four Grand Prix
David’s career in athletics was nurtured and encouraged by the late Noel Carroll, Athletics Coach, and the late Dr Tony O’Neill, Sports Director UCD. As one of the first to be awarded a sports scholarship in UCD, David’s successes and reputation helped to elevate the college to new heights in international sports. By raising the profile of UCD as a centre for sporting excellence, David helped make it a university of choice for talented sportspeople.
