David Young (Fijian swimmer)

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David Young
Personal information
Nickname
Tolu
NationalityFijian
Born (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005 (age 20)
Sport
Sport Swimming
College team Arizona State University
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Event1st2nd3rd
Pacific Games 030
Commonwealth Youth Games 001
Total031
Pacific Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Honiara 50 m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2023 Honiara4×50 m mixed freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2023 Honiara4×50 m mixed medley
Commonwealth Youth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Trinidad & Tobago 50 m butterfly

David "Tolu" Young (born 23 March 2005 [1] ) is a Fijian swimmer. [2] He specializes in sprint freestyle events.

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Career

Young attended international school suva in Fiji and then later Curtis High School in Washington, being a state champion and the state record holder in the 50 m freestyle. [3]

In 2023, Young committed to swim collegiately at Arizona State University. [4] [5]

On 4 July 2024, the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) announced that Young would be representing Fiji at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. [6]

Young went on to win heat 5 of the Men's 50m Freestyle in a new national record time of 22.71 seconds, but failed to qualify for the semi-finals. [7]

Personal life

Young was born to an American father and a Fijian mother. He spent his childhood in Fiji before moving to the United States in 2019.

Young is related to Fijian swimmer Hansel McCaig. [8]

Personal bests

As of 9 December 2025; All bests set in a long course (50-meter) pool unless otherwise noted.

EventTImeMeetDateNote(s)
50 m Freestyle21.92 2025 US Open Championships 4 December 2025 NR
100 m Freestyle49.38 2025 US Open Championships 6 December 2025 NR
50 m Breaststroke30.76 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 1 August 2022
100 m Breastsroke1:08.99 TYR Pro Swim Series San Antonio 2022 31 March 2022
50 m Butterfly23.96 TYR Pro Swim Series Fort Lauderdale 2025 2 May 2025 NR
100 m Butterfly55.27 2025 US Open Championships 5 December 2025 NR
Men 4x100 Freestyle Relay3:31.46 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 30 July 2022 NR
Men 4x200 Freestyle Relay8:27.20 17th Pacific Games 2023 21 November 2023
Men 4x100 Medley Relay3:55.31 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 3 August 2022
Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay3:49.95 22nd Commonwealth Games 2022 29 July 2022

Legend:NR – Fijian record;

References

  1. ↑ "Birmingham 2022 Results". results.birmingham2022.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  2. ↑ "David YOUNG | Results | World Aquatics Official". World Aquatics. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  3. ↑ Drowley, Doug (February 19, 2023). "Curtis' Tolu Young sets record in 50 free, paces Curtis swimming to second-place finish in 4A". The News-Tribune .
  4. ↑ Brandes, Chandler (2023-06-14). "Sun Devils Grab Verbal From Washington State Champion Tolu Young". Swimming World News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  5. ↑ Lepesant, Anne (June 11, 2023). "Fijian Sprinter Tolu Young (2024) Gives Verbal Commitment to Arizona State". SwimSwam.
  6. ↑ fijivillage. "Paris Olympics: Young and McCutcheon secure spots in Team Fiji for swimming". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  7. ↑ Fijilive (2 August 2024). "Young sets new Fiji record at Olympics". www.fijilive.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Manager, Akuila Cama Deputy News. "Savusavu boys hit the medal podium". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
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