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David Wottle
- Born
- Aug 7, 1950 (76 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
David Wottle is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 7, 1950. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:44.3h in the 800m, 3:36.2h in the 1500m and 3:53.3h in the Mile. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:44.3h
1975 season best3:57.8May 18, 1975
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · 1500 m3:36.2h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:44.3h (#822 all-time), 1500 m 3:36.2h, 1975 season best 3:57.8 (May 18, 1975) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 76 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mile | 3:57.8 | – | May 18, 1975 | – |
| 1974 | 1500m | 3:41.3h | – | Apr 6, 1974 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 1973 | 800m | 1:45.3h | – | Jun 27, 1973 | – |
| 1973 | 1500m | 3:36.2h | – | Jun 28, 1973 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1973 | Mile | 3:53.3h | – | Jun 20, 1973 | – |
| 1972 | 800m | 1:44.3h | – | Jul 1, 1972 | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
| 1972 | 1500m | 3:39.7h | – | Jun 3, 1972 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1972 | Mile | 3:58.2 | – | Jun 9, 1972 | – |