your comments
Rebecca Potter from Barry
I love David Davies - he is a brill swimmer. He used to come to my swimming club. Good luck in 2012
Mrs Dale Lewis, Barry
My grandson Declan Ewington was presented in March 2009 with a cup for Most Promising Newcomer at Barry Swimming Club which as you know is where David Davies started his career. Declan who is only 7 wants to follow in his footsteps. I was wondering whether Mr. Davies could forward him a signed photograph or letter congratulating him on his achievement for his birthday which is March 24th. He would be so thrilled to receive something from him and who knows we may have another champion from Barry in the future.
Naomiiee
You are a ledgend. When I saw you today in Windermere, it was like this isn't real and it really was. You deserved the gold in the 10k in the olympics, but I'm sure you will get it in london 2012:) In Windermere today you deserved the gold and you were amazing. I will always remember that day :D
John from N-L-W
Congratulations David, so Proud of you! You have given me such inspiration and strength. Thanks!
Ashleigh Hales from Essex
Well Done on achieving silver! I think you're an amazing swimmer! I hope to see you at Loughborough University sometime.
David Westnedge from London
Well done David. Our family are delighted with your success and the wonderful effort you put into your achievement. We are sure that your name sake, David Davies of Barry Docks fame would be pleased too!!Keep it up.
Josh D
What a shame! All the brits will be shamed because you did such a low class activity in China. You poured drinking water on a little Chinese girl's face just because she tried to remind you to take the medal.
Jim Allison from Fife
I watched David's epic swim during the Olympics. A monumental achievement and a highlight of the games that will stay with me. I shouted at the TV and sang all the Welsh songs I could think of - and I am Scottish! He deserved Platinum, but had to settle for Silver.
Valery Volgman
David congratulations! But also I feel disappointed about you improper behavior towards a Chinese lady. A lady told you everyone is waiting for you to join the metal ceremony and you doused her with a bottle of water. First she is a woman you are a man. Second, she is doing her job correctly and in due diligence, maybe also for free because she is a volunteer. Third, everyone was waiting for you and of course there are rules wherever you are, even if you are in a developing country where you may think you are superior than a local.
Ed Tilbury from Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Just as important as your brave swim and silver medal, were your very sporting comments and congratulations to the winner. Excellent sportsmanship. You are a credit to Wales, and to your parents. Good luck for he future.
Sian, always a Barry girl at heart
O David, You were outstanding and kept it clean! David in my eyes you got the gold! You've made me proud to be Welsh. Keep it up!
Steve and Jenny from Barry
Congratulations and very best wishes - incredible swim and acheivement !!!Cameo appearance in the next"Gavin and Stacey" is a must !! Well done !!
Rhydian Jenkins, Llandarcy A.S.C
David, congratulations for getting into the British Swimming Squad for The 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing. Good Luck David!
Hawys Hatley from Aberaeron
You are the best, i really enjoy watching you swim. I have just turned 11 and I swim for Aberaeron Swimming Club, I did the 1500 for the first time in the Age Group in Swansea, i was shattered after it, I hope I could catch up with you one day, (In my dreams!!!!!). I would love to meet you.
Matthew Thomas, Llandarcy ASC
Good luck in the olympics. Hope u do well
jessica from evesham
I saw you swim in Manchester and you are amazing and the whole of Evesham swimming club think you're amazing.
Jessica Blount from Evesham
I saw you swim in Manchester and you are amazing - the whole of Evesham swimming club think you're amazing.
Catrin, Bethesda
You are so brilliant at swimming. I have finished all my swimming badges but I am NOT fast. We are doing a portrait about you in our Welsh lessons at school. Well done !(dal ati)
Niky, Bangor ,Wales
I think that David is making his country proud and watching "Pwll Aur" in my school was very convincing.
Rhydian Jenkins, Llandarcy ASC
David you are a brilliant swimmer, every time you swim I watch you. You have represented us very well! Well Done!
Matthew Thomas, Llandarcy ASC
David your so cool, keep up all the hard work. You represent the country really well.
Kirsty from Newport
Hey, I swim for the City of Newport Swimming Club and I know you are coming to my club presentaion on October 4th 2008. I think you are so cool I wish I can be like you when I am older, see you at da presentation.
Steve in Barry
David, you are an inspiration to sports fans the world over. If you could inspire kids to a higher degree of literacy too (some of these comments, however well intentioned, make me despair). Good luck for 2008!
Aaron King, Barry
David you rule you should really come down to the Barry pool sometimes. All of us here would be so amazed - I think you are a god, the best swimmer ever.
Chloe from Rhondda
I think u r ace. I trained in the same pool as u in Swansea. u seem 2 b so normal! I would love 2 chat 2 u bout swim stuff + any tricks!
Gaynor Patterson originally Barry
Now living in China. Good luck to you in 2008, if you need a 13 year old mascot who can translate for you, give us a call. Hoping we can be there to cheer you on.
Jo Bryant from Crawley
Hi hope you and your mates had fun in La Manga this year!!?? From Jo and Karen xx
Laura G from Ammanford, Wales
I'm only 12 and I've decided i want to be in the Olympics one day just like you. You are my hero. I'm doing a project on you in school. You're amazing. Good luck in the future. xxxxxxx
Kirsty from Neath Valley
Well done! Keep it up! You're an awesome swimmer =D xx
Charlotte Hall, Aberdare
I met you in 2005 at Swansea Olympic pool - you are great and I hope to be like you in the future. I swim 4 Neath valley swimming club.
Abi McCallum......I swim for Swim Swansea!!
I think you're great!! x x
Brian Hill, Treherbert
Go on David, lad - I'm doing a report on you for a project. Good luck!
Bethan Robinson, Bridgend
Well done David - you are a superstar. Win gold in 2008 please. Go on David, you will win them all.
Danielle Stirrat, Llantrisant
I think you are amazing!
Nicky Elias, Swim 4 Carmarthen
You legend Dave - go gold in 2008.
Emily Davies, Creigiau
Well done!!!!!! I think you're so cute. I saw you at Fairwater leisure centre round about July 2006. I think you're so sleek and amazingly talented. I am so glad to be Welsh when we have a swimmer like you.
Catrin Owen, Llanbedr
I love swimming - I swim for Harlech & Eryri swimming club. GO DAVE!!!!
Ryan Wiltshire from Swansea
I think he is a great swimmer so push for gold and beat Hacket. Good luck for the future.
Rebecca again
I've swam in the same team as him aswell!!!
Sami, Northumberland
I think u r brill! Your races are amazin in melbourne, esp 1500m!!
sonya - swim 4 cardiff
omg dave u were amazin in ur races
urrr soooooo fit as well
keep up the hard work well done!!!!
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Mike Arnold Barry V.O.G.
well done Dave, you are a credit to your sport.
Mike.
Andrew Fawcett, Cowbridge
DD's swim at the Olympics, the fourth fastest of all time, I think, was absolutely incredible. He also beat his personal best by a half a second for every length of 30 lengths, which is in itself astonishing. There was a lot of pressure on him to win in Melbourne, and without a serious competitor, he still managed to beat 15 minutes. I would love to see him up against Grant Hackett again. Good luck for the future.
Kathryn, Bridgend
Congratulations on your gold medal - you make us very proud to be Welsh.
Beth, Anglesey
Hey well done David, u were great and u deserved it. u make all the Welsh ppl proud. and u r sooooooo georgeousxxxx good luck in the future and let hope u win more gold medals 4 wales.
llongyfarchiadau david xxxxx
Bexie Boo
omg omg omg well done on ya 400m free gold in the commonwealth's!!! amazin!!!
perth wa
Brill!!!!!
Congratulations
A Real Inspiration
Helen From Pwhelli
Your so fitttttttttt!!!! I love you. Will you marry me David Davies? Your a great swimmer congrats with your medals and all the best in the future
Love
Helenxxx
rikki jackson (Southampton)
good luck in melbourne david!! ive been a massive fan(your biggest i think) since you swam in cambridge and broke the british record! i have followed you ever since!! love you lots x
Rebecca - i also swim for Cardiff
Well done Dave. in 2012 i hope to be where you are !!!
Heather Baker from Portsmouth
I Think David Davies Is Gorgeous And Hes Only 4 Years Older Then Me
Jessica Harness from Pontypridd
Great swimmer, real inspiration to every young swimmer in Wales. Keep going strong, you're making Wales proud. You're quite fit too!
Becci from Manchester
You make GBR proud. I think your a wonderful swimmer and you are gorgeous. Keep up the good work and best wishes for the future.
Becci from Yorkshire
Well done!! You did GRB proud. Keep up the excellent work. Good luck for the future!! xxx
Lee Riley from Birmingham
Congratulations David - I used to swim against David at nationals and other events. Well done mate - keep it up and I'll look forward to seeing you in 4 years.
Jim from Cardiff
Well done from all the gang.
Stephanie ~ i swim 4 cardiff
Well done David !!! Another 4 years then go for gold!!
Katrina, Barry
Well done - we're proud of you (I sit next 2 his sister in lessons haha)
Stuart Turnbull
I went to school with David and I knew he would get a medal.
Sian Thomas from Barry
Congratulations, u were fab in the olympics! All the best for the future, go for gold!!!
Hannah Hoffman from Swansea
Well done to him! I think he is an amazing swimmer and he will go far.
Caz Bradley from Barry
Well done Dave! Your sis was watching you all the way! (even though you thought she wasn't!) she was screaming at my tv!
Love Caz
Sean Cronin from Cardiff
I swam in the same team as Dave!
Alan from Batley
The BBC's coverage was abysmal - high profile 'stars' over and over again and the lesser known - but still superb athletes - like David - were unknown before the events and will (by the BBC) be forgotten afterwards. Where were the shots of David's wide-eyed disbelief at his medal in the final games profile pictures? Keep it up young man. Some of us will be watching your progress with interest - with or without the Beeb.
Brian Bold from Australia
From an ex Porthcawl boy and a Pisces like you, born on 1 Mar 1932. "Good on you mate". Pity you had to come from the second best seaside resort in S.Wales!!!
Junko Salmon from Oklahoma, USA
Congratulations, David! You made all the Welsh (and Welsh-at-heart) proud!
You were like a little dragon (even named David) pursuing Goliath (no
offence to Hackett or Jensen!) Best wishes for your future.
Olympic and Commonwealth swimming medallist
"It's unbelievable," Davies told BBC Sport. "I'm shocked but really delighted. I said to my coach beforehand 'If I drop dead during the race just come and fish me out'. I wanted to give it my all and I gave it everything."
