David Roos (born 29 May 1982 in Queenstown) is a South African Paralympian athlete who competes mainly in category F46 sprints, long and high jump events.[1]

David Roos
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  South Africa
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Christchurch 4x100m T42-46
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing Long Jump F46
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney High Jump F46
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Melbourne 200m T46
All Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Algiers Long Jump F46
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Algiers 100m T46
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Abuja 100m T46
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Lille High Jump F46
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1999 Barcelona High Jump F46

Career

Roos has competed in three Paralympic Games:

2000 Summer Paralympics: Competed in the T46 100 metres and F46 long jump as well as winning a bronze medal in the F46 high jump.

2004 Summer Paralympics, Athens: Competed in the T46 200m, F46 long jump and F44/46 high jump but did not win any medals.

2008 Summer Paralympics: Won a silver medal in the F46 long jump and competed in the T46 100 and 200 metres and the F44/46 high jump.[2]

In addition to his Paralympic achievements, Raos won a gold medal at the 2011 IPC World Championships as part of the South African team for the Men's 4 x 100 metres relay.

References

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  1. ^ "David Roos", whoswho.co.za, retrieved 7 September 2012
  2. ^ "David Roos", paralympic.org, retrieved 7 September 2012
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