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David Wottle

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David Wottle

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Birth dateAug 7, 1950
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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.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.3h
#822 all-time
1500 m
3:36.2h
1975 season best
3:57.8
May 18, 1975
1975 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
76 years old

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

1:44.3HT
#822 all-time
3:36.2HT
3:53.3HT
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1975
Mile
3:57.8-May 18, 1975
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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
↑
-
1970
Mile
3:59.0-Jun 6, 1970
↑
-

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.0-Jun 13-
Mile
3:57.8-May 18-

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.3HT-Apr 6Tokyo

1973

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.0HT-Jul 30Helsinki
1500m
3:36.8HT-Jul 17Torino
1500m
3:36.2HT-Jun 28Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
800m
1:45.3HT-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
Mile
3:53.3HT-Jun 20Eugene, OR
800m
1:45.4-Jun 16-
Mile
3:57.1-Jun 9-
Mile
3:58.6-May 27-

1972

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.6HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
3:40.60-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:45.86-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:48.7HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:47.64-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:44.3HT-Jul 1Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
Mile
3:58.2-Jun 9-
1500m
3:39.7HT-Jun 3Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
Mile
3:58.5-May 14-

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.0-Jun 6-

Honours

🥇

The XX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1972
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Eugene NCAA Championships

1500 Metres

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is David Wottle's 800 m personal best?

David Wottle's 800 m personal best is 1:44.3h, set on Jul 1, 1972 in Eugene, OR (USA), #822 on the all-time list.

Which events does David Wottle compete in?

David Wottle competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did David Wottle perform in 1975?

1975 season best: 3:57.8, set on May 18, 1975.

How many medals has David Wottle won?

David Wottle has won 1 Olympic Games medal.