David Ambler (athlete)

David Ambler (born 15 September 1989) is a New Zealand sprinter.

David Ambler
Personal information
NationalityNew Zealand
Born (1989-09-15) 15 September 1989 (age 35)
Sport
SportAthletics
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  New Zealand
Oceania Youth Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Apia 100 m
Gold medal – first place 2006 Apia 4x100 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Apia 200 m
Updated on 18 April 2013

Ambler's personal best time of 10.35 for the 100 metres was the New Zealand junior record[1] until it was broken by Edward Osei-Nketia in 2019. He ranks as the fifth fastest New Zealander over 100 m. He attended Christchurch Boys' High School[2] and Florida State University (2010–2013).[3]

Personal bests

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Distance Time Place Date
100 m 10.35 Christchurch, New Zealand 13 March 2009
200 m 21.99 Auckland, New Zealand 30 March 2008[4]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   New Zealand
2006 Oceania Youth Championships Apia, Samoa 1st 100 m 11.02 s (wind: +0.9 m/s)
3rd 200 m 22.66 s (wind: -0.9 m/s)
1st 4 × 100 m relay 44.0
2008 World Junior Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 9th (sf) 100m 10.63 (wind: -0.6 m/s)

References

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  1. ^ "Monique Williams and David Ambler set New Zealand sprint records in Sydney". athletics.org.nz. 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  2. ^ "David Ambler". Retrieved 6 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Seminoles.com David Ambler Bio". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  4. ^ IAAF Biography – David Amber Retrieved: 14 March 2009