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David Young (Fijian swimmer)

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David Young
Personal information
NicknameTolu
NationalityFijian
Born (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005 (age 19)
Sport
SportSwimming
College teamArizona State University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Fiji
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Commonwealth Youth Games 0 0 1
Pacific Games 0 3 0
Total 0 3 1
Commonwealth Youth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Trinidad & Tobago 50 m Butterfly
Pacific Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Pacific Games 50 m Freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2023 Pacific Games 4 x 50 m Freestyle Relay
Silver medal – second place 2023 Pacific Games 4 x 50 m Freestyle Relay

David "Tolu" Young (born 23 March 2005[1]) is a Fijian swimmer.[2] He specializes in sprint freestyle events.

Career

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Young attended international school suva in Fiji and then later Curtis High School in Washington, being a state champion and the state record holder in the 50 m freestyle.[3]

In 2023, Young committed to swim collegiately at Arizona State University.[4][5]

On 4 July 2024, the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) announced that Young would be representing Fiji at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.[6]

Young went on to win heat 5 of the Men's 50m Freestyle in a new national record time of 22.71 seconds, but failed to qualify for the semi-finals.[7]

Personal life

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Young was born to an American father and a Fijian mother. He spent his childhood in Fiji before moving to the United States in 2019.

Young is related to Fijian swimmer Hansel McCaig.[8]

Personal bests

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As of 1 August 2024

Event TIme Meet Date Note(s)
50 m Freestyle 22.71 2024 Summer Olympics - Paris 1 August 2024 NR
100 m Freestyle 51.57 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games 1 August 2023
50 m Breaststroke 30.76 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 1 August 2022
100 m Breastsroke 1:08.99 TYR Pro Swim Series San Antonio 2022 March 31st, 2022
50 m Butterfly 24.47 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games August 6th, 2023 NR
100 m Butterfly 58.16 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games 8 August 2023
Men 4x100 Freestyle Relay 3:31.46 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 30 July 2022 NR
Men 4x200 Freestlye Relay 8:27.20 17th Pacific Games 2023 21 November 2023
Men 4x100 Medley Relay 3:55.31 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 3 August 2022
Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay 3:49.95 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 29 July 2022

Legend:NRFijian record;

References

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  1. ^ "Birmingham 2022 Results". results.birmingham2022.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  2. ^ "David YOUNG | Results | World Aquatics Official". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  3. ^ Drowley, Doug (February 19, 2023). "Curtis' Tolu Young sets record in 50 free, paces Curtis swimming to second-place finish in 4A". The News-Tribune.
  4. ^ Brandes, Chandler (2023-06-14). "Sun Devils Grab Verbal From Washington State Champion Tolu Young". Swimming World News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  5. ^ Lepesant, Anne (June 11, 2023). "Fijian Sprinter Tolu Young (2024) Gives Verbal Commitment to Arizona State". SwimSwam.
  6. ^ fijivillage. "Paris Olympics: Young and McCutcheon secure spots in Team Fiji for swimming". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  7. ^ Fijilive (2 August 2024). "Young sets new Fiji record at Olympics". www.fijilive.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  8. ^ Manager, Akuila Cama Deputy News. "Savusavu boys hit the medal podium". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-07-06.