New addition to my Friends

Posted by Ralph | 9:23 AM

David Lega



Even though I haven't spoken with him yet I'm adding his info and web-link here, definitely worthy of recognition





> Swimmer in the Swedish national team for the disabled, 1993—2000
> Beat 14 world records during his career
> Winner of the Whang Youn Dai Award (Triumph of the Human Spirit) in Atlanta, 1996
> One Gold and two Silver medals at the European Championships in Spain, 1997
> Three Gold and two Silver medals at the World Championships in New Zealand, 1998
> One Gold and three Silver medals, and one Bronze medal, at the European Championships in Germany, 1998
> Elected to IPC (International Paralympic Committee) Swimming 2000
> Board member of the Swedish Sports Organization for the Disabled since 2003
> Board member of the Swedish Sports Academy since 2005
> Jury member for the Svenska Dagbladets ‘Bragdguld’ Gold Medal since 2006

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