David Davies
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Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 3rd March 1985
Born: Cardiff
Team/Club: City of Cardiff
Achievements: Triple Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012), 2 x Olympic medals, 2 x World Champs medals, 2 x Commonwealth medals, 1 x European medal, 1 x Euro Short Course medal
David Davies is one of the most succesful Welsh swimmers of all time, having won two medals from three Olympic Games. He made an immediate impact with 1500m bronze at the 2004 Games in Athens before securing 10km Marathon silver in the event's debut four years later in Beijing.
Davies has been the leading British male distance swimmer for the past decade, winning 1500m bronze at two World Championships as well as the Commonwealth 1500m title for Wales in 2006.
Personal Best
| Event | Time | Year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Course 200m Freestyle | 1:47.31 | 2009 | NR |
| Long Course 400m Freestyle | 3:45.24 | 2009 | BR |
| Long Course 800m Freestyle | 7:44.32 | 2009 | BR |
| Long Course 1,500m Freestyle | 14:45.95 | 2004 | BR |
| Short Course 200m Freestyle | 1:48.33 | 2003 | |
| Short Course 400m Freestyle | 3:45.08 | 2005 | |
| Short Course 800m Freestyle | 7:36.47 | 2009 | BR |
| Short Course 1,500m Freestyle | 14:32.56 | 2004 | BR |
International Competitions
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1500m Freestyle | 2012 | 15:14.77 | 16th |
| 1500m Freestyle | 2008 | 14:52.11 | 6th | |
| 10km Marathon | 1.51.53.1 | SILVER | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 2004 | 14:45.90 | BRONZE | |
| World Championships | 400m Freestyle | 2009 | 3:47.02 | 8th |
| 800m Freestyle | 7:44.32 | 4th | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:57.03 | 6th | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 2007 | 14.51.21 | BRONZE | |
| 800m Freestyle | 2005 | 7:51.54 | 6th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:48.11 | BRONZE | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2003 | 3:54.70 | 19th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:05.04 | 4th | ||
| Commonwealth Games | 400m Freestyle | 2010 | 3:50.52 | 4th |
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:20.38 | 5th | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2006 | 3:49.44 | BRONZE | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:57.63 | GOLD | ||
| 200m Freestyle | 2002 | 1.51.89 | 9th | |
| 400m Freestyle | 3:56.10 | 11th | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:17.87 | 6th | ||
| European Championships | 1500m Freestyle | 2008 | 14.54.28 | SILVER |
| European Short Course Championships | 1500m Freestyle | 2006 | 14:40.60 | 5th |
| 400m Freestyle | 3:45.08 | 11th | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 2005 | 14.35.94 | SILVER | |
| 400m Freestyle | 2004 | 3:46.02 | 6th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:32.56 | SILVER | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2003 | 3:47.84 | 14th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:00.56 | 11th | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2002 | 3:49.06 | 11th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:42.51 | SILVER | ||
| 400m Individual Medley | 4:21.44 | 19th | ||
| European Junior Championships | 200m Freestyle | 2002 | 1:53.74 | 10th |
| 400m Freestyle | 3:54.83 | SILVER | ||
| 200m Individual Medley | 2:10.15 | 19th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Event | Year | Time | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 1500m Freestyle | 2012 | 15:00.73 | SILVER |
| 1500m Freestyle | 2011 | 15:06.44 | GOLD | |
| 400m Freestyle | 2010 | 3:59.07 | 9th | |
| 200m Freestyle | 2009 | 1:47.50 | BRONZE | |
| 400m Freestyle | 3:45.24 | GOLD | ||
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:52.41 | GOLD | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2004 | 3:50.35 | BRONZE | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 14:57.93 | GOLD | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2003 | 3:51.38 | BRONZE | |
| 200m Freestyle | 2002 | 1:53.64 | 17th | |
| 400m Freestyle | 3:55.99 | 4th | ||
| 200m Individual Medley | 2:09.21 | 8th | ||
| 400m Individual Medley | 4:37.40 | 13th | ||
| 200m Freestyle | 2001 | 1:57.00 | 21st | |
| 400m Freestyle | 4:09.21 | 20th | ||
| 200m Individual Medley | 2:11.41 | 14th | ||
| 400m Individual Medley | 4:44.97 | 17th | ||
| ASA Championships | 200m Butterfly | 2012 | 2:06.63 | 10th |
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:32.09 | 4th | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2010 | 3:53.46 | 4th | |
| 1500m Freestyle | 15:37.67 | 4th | ||
| 400m Freestyle | 2008 | 3:49.74 | SILVER | |
| 800m Freestyle | 7:50.74 | GOLD |
In the Pool
Greatest Achievement to date: Twice Olympic medallist - in 2004 and 2008
Training Regime: 2 x 2.5 hours swimming, 7.5km each and a thirty minute circuit and an hour gym session
When did you begin swimming: My mum took me to swimming classes at the age of six and it carried on. I began to swim competitively for Barry at the age of eight.
Out of the Pool
One thing you can’t live without: My Ipod - I need the tunes!
Tip for the top: Train hard and enjoy. Always listen to your coach
Life after swimming: Putting my feet up while my missus makes the money
How would you like to be remembered: Chilled out guy who worked hard and achieved
Favourites
Sports Team: Cardiff City
Films: Snatch and Home Alone 2
Band/Music: Kasbian, Killers, Oasis and the Kooks
Food: Rice Pudding and Sunday Roast
Hobbies: Playstation 3
