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If there has been one constant in the world of Race Walking for the past 35 years, it is Dave McGovern.

Born in New York City, and raised in suburban Rockland County, Dave attended Clarkstown North High School prior to the University of Rochester, where he earned a degree in Biology and Geology. From there, he would go on to the University of Virginia for a Master's in Environmental Planning, and then to the United States Sports Academy for Coaching & Sports Medicine. Dave is the only 8-time US Olympic Trials competitor in any Track & Field event, and has earned 15 USA National Championships, including the 2016 10k Championship, in addition to representing Team USA on 20 international teams. Competing in the 2020 Olympic Trials in the 50k racewalk in January, Dave will become the only NINE-time Trials finalist, spanning five decades from the 1980s to the 2020s! 

When not racewalking himself, Dave runs World Class Racewalking, through which, he is "the most prolific clinician in the US & perhaps the world." He looks forward to continuing to give back through the sport, and teaching as long as he is able. Dave says, "My father died of heart disease at 46. I have to keep moving to stay around for my four young kids!"

Dave trains in Locust Valley, NY, where he is self-coached, with his wife, US elite race walker, Loretta Schuellein-McGovern, and four children, Cavan, Liam, Eamonn, and Charlotte.