David Chamberlain

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David Chamberlain (born December 25, 1975) is a cross-country skier from the United States. He was born and raised in Wilton, Maine and was a standout in cross-country skiing in high school. He then attended Bates College, and was an All-American in skiing.

After entering the professional cross-country ski circuit, he signed with Fischer Skis and raced with Fischer Boots, Skis and Bindings, before signing with Atomic Skis, Alpina Sports, and Rottefella from 2004 until 2006. Currently, he skis on Atomic skis, Salomon bindings, and Atomic boots.

He has competed in World Championship and World Cup races many times, and has won many races domestically.

After narrowly missing the 2006 Olympic Team, many fans of his were angered and argued that he should have made the Olympic team. The fans' rebuttal was triggered because he had incredibly consistent finishes in the races that decided the Olympic Team. Chamberlain was disappointed but, at the same time, took the route of an optimist, and plans to continue skiing with hopes of making the 2010 Olympic Team.