David Eldon Stephens (born February 8, 1962) is a retired male javelin thrower from United States, who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1996. He set his personal best (83.88 metres) with the old javelin type on May 3, 1991, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Stephens is a 1987 graduate of California State University, Northridge. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | ||||
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 14th (q) | 78.42 m |
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 8th | 69.80 m |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 24th (q) | 75.10 m | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 15th (q) | 79.18 m |
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