David Banks
Height: 6-2
Weight: 192
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Hometown: Potomac, Md.
Residence: Princeton, N.J.
High School: Winston Churchill High School
Undergraduate Education: Stanford University, Urban Studies, 2005
Graduate Education: Stanford University, Construction Management, 2006
Occupation: Princeton University Stagg
Employers: Princeton University and Princeton Running Company
Began Rowing: Stanford University, 2001
Club Affiliation: USRowing Training Center
Training Location: Princeton, N.J.
Current Coach: Mike Teti
Event (s): Sweep
Facts of Interest:
David made the All Pac-10 Team in 2005. He enjoys reading, music, watching television and doing projects. David lists his family as the most influential people in his sporting career and life. After his rowing career, he would like to get involved in construction and development to positively change communities. David enjoys all sorts of music including old school, soul and hip hop. His favorite movies include "Coming to America," "Braveheart," "Glory" and "The Godfather" and his favorite book is Malcolm X. David's favorite Olympic moment is when Tommie Smith and John Carlos put up a fist, a black glove for solidarity, on the medal stand at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico. His favorite sport other than rowing is basketball, and the sporting event he would most like a ticket to would be a Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
National Results:
2008, National Selection Regatta #2, Men's Pair, 9th
2007, Head of the Charles, Men's Championship Eight, 7th