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Lafayette College Athletics

2024-25 Track and Field Roster

David Whitford

  • Pos. Distance
  • Yr. Freshman
  • Hometown Downingtown, Pa.
  • High School Downingtown STEM Academy
  • Major Electrical and Computer Engineering

Biography

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Events Best Performances
5000m 15:25.84
3200m 9:24.43
1600m 4:22.63
 

2024-25: Indoor - 30th in the mile (4:32.41) at Gotham Cup… Sixth in the mile (4:41.70) at Lehigh… 44th in 3000 meters (9:37.93) at Widener Indoor Classic.

Outdoor - 14th in 1500 meters (4:14.78) at Lafayette Open… Sixth in 1500 meters (4:33.59) vs. Lehigh… 15th in 1500 meters (4:18.19) at Bill Butler Invitational… Second in 5000 meters (16:20.36) at Bucknell Team Challenge… Second in 5000 meters (16:19.08) at Covert Classic.

Why did you choose Lafayette?
I chose Lafayette because of the distinguished engineering program along with getting the opportunity to compete in one of the best conferences for running.

What is your favorite event in track? Why?
My favorite track event is the longest distance race available because I have a strong affinity for endurance running.

High School: 2x Indiviudual PIAA XC State Championship Qualifier... 2x All-Ches-Mont League Cross Country... 2024 PIAA Indoor State Medalist with 6th in the DMR... 10th Place at 2024 New Balance Indoor Nationals in the DMR.

Personal: Son of Charles Whitford and Megan Whitford... Has two younger sisters.