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David Dopek

David Dopek

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Birth dateFeb 8, 1973
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David Dopek is an American former sprinter born on February 8, 1973. He made history as DePaul University's first-ever NCAA Champion when he won the 1995 NCAA Indoor 200 meters title.

Dopek's victory at the 1995 NCAA Indoor Championships marked a landmark moment for DePaul athletics, establishing the program on the national stage in track and field. His achievement demonstrated the potential for programs outside traditional track and field powerhouses to produce national champions.

After his competitive career, Dopek remained connected to his alma mater. He was named DePaul's track and field head coach in July 2010 and was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame on January 30, 2010, recognizing his historic contributions to the program both as an athlete and later as a coach.

Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
45.85
200 Metres Short Track
20.70
2001 season best
21.56
Feb 3, 2001 · Kent, OH (USA) (i)
2001 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 45.85, 200 Metres Short Track 20.70, 2001 season best 21.56 (Feb 3, 2001, Kent, OH (USA) (i)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
200m
21.56-Feb 3, 2001
↓
Kent, OH (USA) (i)
2001
200m-short-track
21.66-Jan 27, 2001
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2000
200m
20.63+2.0Jul 1, 2000
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2000
400m
46.17-Jun 24, 2000
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1997
200m
20.89-2.4Jun 14, 1997
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1997
400m
45.59-May 3, 1997
↓
La Gosier (FRA)
1997
400m-short-track
45.85-Jan 31, 1997-Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1996
100m
10.41+0.0May 5, 1996-Bloomington, IN (USA)
1996
200m
20.42+3.0Jun 1, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1996
200m-short-track
20.70-Mar 1, 1996
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1995
200m
20.20+3.3Jun 17, 1995
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.56-Feb 3Kent Golden Flash Open, Kent, OH (i)
200m-short-track
21.66-Jan 27Indianapolis Smith Barney Invitational, Indianapolis, IN (i)

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.63+2.0Jul 1Indianapolis Invaders' Clash for Cash, Indianapolis, IN
400m
46.17-Jun 24Indianapolis, IN
200m
20.85+1.4Jun 10Long Beach Olympic Trials Tune-UP Meet, Long Beach, CA
200m
20.80+2.1May 6Houston Invitational, Houston, TX

1997

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.89-2.4Jun 14US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
400m
45.83-Jun 13US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
400m
45.63-Jun 12US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
400m
45.66-May 25Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
400m
45.59-May 3Gosier International, La Gosier
400m
45.64-May 1Fort-de-France Meeting de la M. '97, Fort-de-France
400m
45.67-Apr 26Des Moines Drake Relays Invitational, Des Moines, IA
400m-short-track
47.19-Feb 28USA Indoor Championships
400m-short-track
46.45-Feb 22Fairfax Mobil Invitational, Fairfax, VA (i)
400m-short-track
45.85-Jan 31Boston Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

1996

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.78+3.1Jul 15Nassau
200m
20.44+0.0Jun 22USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
200m
20.49+0.3Jun 21USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
200m
20.42+3.0Jun 1San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
100m
10.41+0.0May 5Bloomington, IN
200m
20.56+1.1Apr 21Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
100m
10.49+3.0Apr 13Champaign, IL
200m-short-track
20.70-Mar 1USA Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
21.02-Mar 1USA Indoor Championships
200m-short-track
20.73-Feb 9Reno Indoor Games, Reno, NV (i)
200m-short-track
21.53-Jan 19Montreal GP de Athletisme, Montréal (i)

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.47+0.6Aug 30Fukuoka Universiade, Fukuoka
200m
20.37+3.5Jun 18Sacramento USATF Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.20+3.3Jun 17Sacramento USATF Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.29+2.7Jun 17Sacramento USATF Championships, Sacramento, CA
200m
20.31+1.3Jun 3Knoxville NCAA Championships, Knoxville, TN

Honours

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Fukuoka Universiade

200 Metres

1995
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is David Dopek's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?

David Dopek's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 45.85, set on Jan 31, 1997 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does David Dopek compete in?

David Dopek competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 200 Metres Short Track.

How did David Dopek perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 21.56, set on Feb 3, 2001 in Kent, OH (USA) (i).