About David Young
Lived 1907 – 1988 (aged 80). David Young was an American swimmer.
David K. Young (April 20, 1907 – January 16, 1988) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Young swam for the gold medal-winning U.S. team in the preliminary heats of the men's 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Under the Olympic swimming rules in force in 1928, however, he was not eligible to receive a medal because he did not compete in the relay event final.
Young was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Young?
American swimmer, Olympic athlete, born 1907
When was David Young born?
David Young was born on 20 April 1907 in Atlanta.
When did David Young die?
David Young died on 16 January 1988 in San Antonio.
What was David Young's occupation?
David Young was a swimmer.
What nationality was David Young?
David Young was American.
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· DBpedia: David Young (American swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Young. https://biography.guide/david-young-swimmer-1907/
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