David Torrence was a Peruvian-American middle-distance runner born on November 26, 1985, in Okinawa, Japan, who passed away on August 28, 2017. Standing 178 cm and weighing 61 kg, he held the active American indoor record in the 1000 metres.
Raised in Tarzana, California, Torrence graduated from Loyola High School in 2003 before competing for the University of California, Berkeley. He was sponsored by Hoka One One and represented Peru at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
His dual citizenship allowed him to compete for Peru internationally while maintaining his American record-holding status. Torrence's career combined collegiate success at Berkeley with Olympic representation, showcasing his development into an internationally competitive middle-distance runner.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:16.76, 2000 Metres Short Track 4:56.99, 2017 season best 2:21.43 (Feb 11, 2017, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events, Aug 20, 2017, 3:56.10 · National record (1500 Metres Short Track) · 40 years old
What is David Torrence's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best?
David Torrence's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:16.76, set on Mar 2, 2014 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does David Torrence compete in?
David Torrence competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did David Torrence perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 2:21.43, set on Feb 11, 2017 in New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events on Aug 20, 2017, 3:56.10.
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