Get to Know David Torrence, Part 1 - the younger years

David Torrence is one of the newest of young talent that has emerged from the US this year. A lofty goal setter and great racer, Torrence has been setting PBs almost every time time he steps to the track in the recent weeks. Most recently he ran back to back PBs for 800 meters at Lignano (1:45.97) and Monaco (1:45.14) and now awaits for his next chance at 1500/mile. You may remember Torrence during his Cal days submitting downhill mile user videos on Flotrack or blogging on the site as an unsigned college graduate. After a Puma Mile Victory and US Road Mile win in 2009 he was given a shot by Nike and after the season was asked to join the group coached by John Cook. Torrence has not looked back since as he has set PBs for 800, 1500, and mile all in 2010. It looks like there are some exciting times ahead in this young athlete's future. Get to know the newest member of the 1:45 club and lookout for his next 1500 meters! This is part 1, the years before college, in the two part get to know David Torrence piece. Watch part 2 here.

David's Stats:
800 - 1:45.14
1500 - 3:35.81
Mile - 3:54.47
3000 (i) - 7:53.67
8th at 2004 World Junior Championships (Grosseto)