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David BONUCHI
Sport Diving
NOC United States   
GenderMen
Born22 May 1992 in Columbia, MO, USA
Height1.78 m
 Human Interest 
Further Personal Information
Higher education
Health Science - University of Missouri: Columbia, MO, USA
General Interest
Injuries
In September 2012 he suffered a hairline fracture of his left hand. He was unable dive for seven weeks. (themaneater.com, 23 Oct 2012)

During his diving career he has hit his head on the board, requiring 176 stitches, broken his leg, torn a calf muscle, broken his arm, broken his hand three times, his fingers multiple times and suffered shin splints and back injuries. (themaneater.com, 23 Oct 2012)
Awards and honours
In 2013 he was named the Southeastern Conference [SEC] Male Diver of the Year. (mutigers.com, 01 Jan 2013)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began diving in 2003.
International Debut
Year
2013
Competing for
United States
Further Personal Information
Languages
English
General Interest
Other information
SUSPENSION
In August 2014 he was banned for two years for using a prohibited amphetamine substance. The substance was detected during the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, and his suspension was backdated to begin from the time of the positive test. The ban finished in July 2015. (espn.co.com, 14 Aug 2014)

 Competition Highlights
World Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
10 2013 Barcelona, ESP 10m Platform Synchro 372.84
Grand Prix
Rank Year Venue Event Result
31 2013   10m Platform  
5 2012 Montreal, QC, CAN 3m Springboard Synchro 383.13
10 2011 Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 3m Springboard Synchro 300.72
12 2010 Montreal, QC, CAN 3m Springboard 365.25
8 2010 Montreal, QC, CAN 3m Springboard Synchro 346.59