Dave Denniston

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Dave Denniston
 
 

Born On:  September 29, 1978

Hometown:  Wright, Wyoming

Resides:  Longmont, Colorado

Education:  Auburn University '02

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Career Highlights
  • 2008 Paralympic Swimming Captain
  • 2008 Paralympic Games Competitor (100m breast)
  • 2007 NCAA Inspiration Award Recipient
  • 2003 USA World Championship Team Member
  • 1999 NCAA National Champion
  • 15-time NCAA All-American
  • 7-time SEC Champion
 
 
 
 
Best Swimming Moment

I can beat Michael Phelps anytime I want to... at Scrabble.

 
 
 
 
Fun Stuff

Favorite Food: Ice Cream

Favorite Movie: The Karate Kid

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, and camping

Pets: Dog named Charlie

Favorite Video Game: Tiger Woods Golf

Did You Know?- Swimming is the only Paralympic sport that does not use adaptive equipment.

"Mind Over Body: An attitude for the rest of your life" is a unique motivational strategy that Denniston created to help people move forward towards their goals, despite the barriers that life often places in their paths. It is this philosophy that took the former NCAA National Champion from the hostpital bed to the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Message Points Include:

  • Applying a positive attitude to everyday life
  • Setting and achieveing goal-oriented results
  • Developing your character for life
  • Sharing his Paralympic experience
  • Overcoming personal and professional obstacles
 
 
 
 
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Schedule

04/17/2010   2010 Minneapolis Fitter & Faster Tour

On April 17th, Minneapolis will be the home to the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour as Olympic gold medalist Misty Hyman, NCAA Champion and Paralympic star Dave Denniston and world record backstroker Nick Thoman come to town to hold an awesome event!

04/18/2010   2010 Fargo Fitter & Faster Tour

The eyes of the swimming world will descend on Fargo on April 18th when Olympic gold medalist Misty Hyman, Paralympic captain Dave Denniston and world record holder Nick Thoman roll into town for the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour.


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Dave's Slog

In Remembrance of Jimi Flowers

In Remembrance of Jimi Flowers

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