David Dopek

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David Dopek (born February 8, 1973) is an American former sprinter who is noted for being DePaul University's first ever NCAA Champion, when he won the 1995 NCAA Indoor 200m title. [1]

Dopek was named DePaul's track and field head coach in July 2010 and on Jan. 30, 2010, he was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame. [2]

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References

  1. "The Spokesman-Review".
  2. "Dave Dopek - Head Coach - Staff Directory". DePaul University Athletics. Retrieved 2019-06-12.