Jul 31, 2013 - Explore luninha's board "david boudia" on Pinterest. He openly referenced his religious beliefs in several interviews before, during, and after the 2012 Olympics. However, in February 2018, he suffered a concussion due to an error during training that caused him to crash into the water hard, after which he experienced blackouts and dizziness. [12], Boudia decided to switch event from 10m platform to 3m springboard following the concussion. ---Speaking RequestMedia ContactGeneral CommentsQuestionOther, Audience Type I was going to be an Olympian. [13] At the 2019 World Championships held in Gwangju, Korea, Boudia participated in the 3m springboard event, but only managed to finish 5th. In October 2014, Boudia and his wife welcomed their first child, Dakoda. He also won a bronze medal with Nick McCrory in the men's synchronized 10 metre platform at the 2012 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the same event with Steele Johnson at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He was homeschooled after 10th grade in order to focus on diving, with an eye on the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But David Boudia did make a point of drying off right in front of the camera after each dive, almost as if he knew he'd have an enraptured audience. Boudia and Finchum were 2009 World Championship (Rome) Silver Medalists, and 2007 World Championship (Melbourne) Bronze Medalists. Boudia became a Christianin 2010 through the influence of his college diving coach Adam Soldati. [21], "USA Diving: David Boudia Has A Great Chance To Medal In London", "2012 London Games: David Boudia dives into U.S. Olympic history", Another medal for Team USA as Boudia and McCrory win bronze, "David Boudia of the U.S. Claims Diving Gold. While at Purdue he continued to thrive on the international stage as well- including five medals in the 2012 FINA Diving World Series, also becoming the first American male since 1986 to medal in the 10m platform at a World Championship with his Silver medal-winning performance in China. The Olympics didn’t supply me with any joy. Because I didn’t go to a “normal” high school and didn’t have many “normal” relationships during my teenage years, I tried to make up for that by getting as many friends as I could. David Alasdair Boudia /boʊˈdaɪə/ (born April 24, 1989) is an American diver. David Boudia, left, and Steele Johnson wave to the crowd after being named to the U.S. Olympic diving team in the men's 10-meter platform at the … David competed at Purdue University where he broke several records and won a host of major competitions, finishing his college career with six NCAA national titles. After Beijing, I decided to try to put the Olympics behind me and get a fresh start as a freshman at Purdue. My dream was coming true. He won the gold medal in the 10 metre platform diving competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal in the same event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Boudia partnered with Steele Johnson in the synchronized 10-meter platform dive at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Since people knew I was an Olympian, this was a chance for me to get the fame and the glory that I craved. In 2012, Boudia married Sonnie Brand, whom he met while studying at Purdue University. Even though I didn’t know the Lord at that time, God had given me the ability to be super disciplined and the desire to work extremely hard to accomplish a goal. But the happiness was elusive. I locked myself in my room and kept away all outside distractions. David officially turned pro in April 2011, forgoing his final year of college eligibility to focus on the 2012 Olympics, but he continued to train with college coach Adam Soldati at Purdue. David BoudiaDiving - USA Diving Bio 3-Time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016) 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, David Boudia - Men's Swimming & Diving - Purdue University Athletics Skip To Main Content [9] This summer, Olympics viewers are getting to know David Boudia not only as an award-winning diver, but also as an outspoken follower of Christ. That’s an easy thing to do on a college campus. [7] The United States did not medal in men's divers at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics; at the next two Olympiads of 2004 and 2008, no men's divers made the podium in diving. In October 2014, Boudia and his wife welcomed their first child, Dakoda. In his second event- the 10m platform- Boudia barely advanced from the prelims placing 18th of 32 where only the top 18 finishers would advance. David has been featured in many print publications, internet and television media including: David has also spoken at several schools, corporate engagements and religious events. He also won … He David loves sports and will play just about anything competitive. Boudia joined Greg Louganis as a judge on ABC’s reality show Celebrity Splash, which premiered March 2013. Still, I figured that was a small price to pay for the immortality that would soon be mine after I medaled in my individual event. In 2012, Boudia married Sonnie Brand, whom he met while studying at Purdue University. Boudia won two medals at the 2012 Olympics in London, including a thrilling final-round performance in the individual 10m platform that won him the Gold medal. I let my country and USA Diving down. Boudia was named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in the 10-meter platform and in the synchronized 10-meter platform event with former synchro partner Thomas Finchum. Purdue alumnus and four-time Olympic medalist David Boudia has remained a constant at the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center since closing out his collegiate career as a … David Boudia should have been happy. I didn’t get what I set out to accomplish, so I felt like a complete and utter failure. Search Search Search. With his past synchro partner, Nick McCrory, they achieved Bronze medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. 18 Work it for prime time, David. On April 22, 2019, Knox Boudia was born, giving David his first son. [4] He resides in West Lafayette, Indiana. [19] He openly referenced his religious beliefs in several interviews before, during, and after the 2012 Olympics. David Alasdair Boudia /boʊˈdaɪə/ (born April 24, 1989)[1] is an American diver. David Boudia. Shop - opens in a new window Donate That’s an easy thing to do on a college campus. Sorry, we ran into a technical problem (unknown error). Boudia was named to the 2008 Olympic Team, finishing 10th individual in the 10m platform, and 5th with Finchum in the synchronized 10m. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) David Boudia stood on the pool deck at the Indiana University Natatorium content with his performance at USA Diving's winter nationals. In October 2012 he married his college sweetheart, Sonnie Brand, and in 2014 finished his degree at Purdue. Faith & Fitness Magazine wants to help you give a college or high school aged student a … From 2006-2008 David and his diving partner Thomas Finchum medaled in 14 major international competitions (10 consecutive). Johnson attended college at Purdue University. David is a devout Christian and he openly references his religious beliefs as his faith plays a very big part in his life. After staying away from the sport for a year and then enduring a concussion in February 2018, the 30-year-old Purdue graduate could have retired. Boudia came to Christ through the witness of his college coach, and Johnson describes Boudia as his “mentor” in his portion of the interview. David Boudia, Steele Johnson start Team USA’s Olympic diving competition with synchro silver By Rebecca Harris | @MsRebeccaHarris RIO DE JANEIRO — Standing on the platform before their final dive Monday at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center, David Boudia and Steele Johnson recited Philippians 4:6, a Bible verse about anxiety. At a dinner party after my event, everyone was eating and having fun. In 2015, Johnson became the first diver since Purdue alumnus David Boudia in 2009 to win NCAA titles on springboard and platform in the same year. I decided to invest everything in my individual event a few days later, near the end of the Games – all my thoughts, all my energy, everything. I was competing in gymnastics myself at the time, so watching the Magnificent Seven win the first U.S. gold medal in the women’s team competition stoked my competitive fires. By 2005 he was a member of the U.S. National Diving Team and won the National Championships that year (synchro). In the individual 10 metre platform event, Boudia won a bronze. It was like a punch in the gut. [16], Boudia wrote an autobiography, Greater Than Gold, published by Thomas Nelson in 2016. David officially turned pro in April 2011, forgoing his final year of college eligibility to focus on the 2012 Olympics, but he continued to train with college coach Adam Soldati at Purdue. On August 24, 2017, Boudia announced the birth of his second daughter, Mila Primm Boudia. Boudia used to drive the then 10-year old Johnson to practice, and they now train together at Purdue University, Boudia’s alma mater and Johnson’s current school. Instead, he … Not only that, I was going to win, and I would revel in the fame and the celebrity it brought. David hails from Noblesville Indiana Steele JohnsonDavid BoudiaOlympic DivingVoxOlympic TrialsUs OlympicsTv Schedule >> Gold: David Boudia, diving. I locked myself in a bathroom stall and bawled for an hour. 4 The sport of diving proved to … [10], After the Olympics, Boudia took a break in 2017 from international competition before making a decision on whether to retire or return for a fourth Olympics. The 1996 Olympics were the first ones I can remember watching, when I was 7 years old. My world was completely shaken. [14], In November 2012, Boudia agreed to join Steve Foley as a judge on Splash. I qualified for Beijing. David Boudia: ‘Silver is like a thorn in the side’ ... was named the nation’s best college diver in 2009 and 2010 and the Big Ten’s best overall athlete in 2011. In 2012, David Boudia became first American to win gold on 10-meter platform since 1988; Boudia and Steele Johnson will compete together June 19 … The only way I knew how to do that was living the party lifestyle. I was at the Olympics, but I saw the inside of my room in the Olympic Village more than I experienced the whole Olympic atmosphere. Open Menu Close Menu. Born in Abilene, Texas,[2][3] Boudia's parents are Jim and Sheilagh Boudia. David officially turned pro in April 2011, forgoing his final year of college eligibility to focus on the 2012 Olympics, but he continues to train with his college coach at Purdue. Boudia’s Olympic journey began as a teenager in Beijing in 2008 when he was consumed with a desire for fame and recognition. At age 19, he competed in his first Olympics in Beijing. American David Boudia scored a phenomenal 102.60 on his final dive to upset favorites Qiu Bo of China and Tom Daley of Great Britain and claim the U.S.'s first diving gold medal since 2000. David officially turned pro in April 2011, forgoing his final year of college eligibility to focus on the 2012 Olympics, but he continues to train with his college coach at Purdue. [8] It was the first Olympic gold for the United States in diving since the 2000 Summer Olympics, when Laura Wilkinson won the gold in the women's 10-meter platform competition; the first Olympic gold in the 10-meter platform competition by an American male diver since Greg Louganis achieved that feat at the 1988 Summer Olympics (also taking the 3-meter springboard title); and the first Olympic diving gold for an American man since Mark Lenzi's victory in the 3-meter springboard competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Since people knew I was an Olympian, this was a chance for me to get the fame and the glory that I craved. General PublicChurchBusiness LeadersPoliticiansStudentsStaffOther, © 2015 David Boudia | Design by Dildine Designs. He also won Bronze with partner Nick McCrory in the synchronized 10m platform, becoming the first American duo to medal in the event, and the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in men’s diving since the 1996 Games in Atlanta- the Olympic Games that first captured David’s eye. [15] This reality show premiered on ABC on March 19, 2013. [11] He chose to return in fall 2017 and go for a fourth Olympics in 2020. I thought I had disappointed my team, my parents, and everyone who had invested in me. Boudia won two medals at the 2012 Olympics in London, including a thrilling final-round performance in the individual 10m platform that won him the Gold medal. David competed at Purdue University where he broke several records and won a host of major competitions, finishing his college career with six NCAA national titles. They didn’t provide the happiness that I thought they were going to bring. On August 24, 2017, Boudia announced the birth of his second daughter, Mila Primm Boudia. In the final, David won the Gold medal. [5], He started diving in 2000, and has been a member of the U.S. National Diving Team since 2005. Boudia began his diving career at age 11 in 2000. Boudia, 30, formerly of Noblesville, is trying to make his fourth Olympic team. For speaking requests, complete the following form: Subject (choose one) Though a dive from the height of an Olympic 10-meter platform once petrified him, he forced himself to overcome this fear to pursue the sport he loved. I failed. Though I was battling depression, I was able to mask it by trying to be the popular guy on campus. David Boudia appears poised to make his third Olympic team. Boudia was named to the 2008 Olympic Team, finishing 10th individual in the 10m platform, and 5th with Finchum in the synchronized 10m. See more ideas about David boudia, Olympics, Athlete. I shifted my focus from gymnastics to diving a few years later, and in 2004 I narrowly missed making the Olympic team. The two of them say there’s a brotherhood between them, rather than a match based solely on diving. His disappointing and medal-less performance that year plunged him into a downward spiral of despair and hopelessness that only reversed when he became a Christian as a sophomore in college. All American David Boudia of Olympic Gold is featured on the All American Wall @ Purdue University Outside Mackey Arena. 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist (Diving) Krannert Leadership Speakers Series Keynote Speaker September 29, 2016 Keynote Speaker September 29, 2016 David competed at Purdue University where he broke several records and won a host of major competitions, finishing his college career with six NCAA national titles. It nearly ruined my life. [17][18], Boudia became a Christian in 2010 through the influence of his college diving coach Adam Soldati. David Boudia on cover of Purdue Alumnus magazine. USA Diving’s male athlete of the year in 2008, Boudia was heading for what proved to be an immensely successful diving career at Purdue. My synchronized diving partner and I failed to make the podium early in the Beijing Olympics, and that was a reality check. 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