David Walters (swimmer)

David Walters
Personal information
NicknameDave
National team United States
Born (1987-09-27) September 27, 1987 (age 37)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubTrojan Aquatics
College teamUniversity of Texas
CoachEddie Reese, Kris Kubik
(U. Texas)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing 4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2007 Melbourne 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rome 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rome 4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 2011 Shanghai 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Shanghai 4×100 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 2010 Dubai 4×200 m freestyle

David Walters (born September 27, 1987), also known as Dave Walters, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and world record-holder in the 4x200 meter freestyler relay. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Walters earned a gold medal by swimming in the heats of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. As part of the American team, he also formerly held the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay (long course). Walters is also a seven-time medalist (five gold, one silver, one bronze) at the World Aquatics Championships.