David Malone (swimmer)

David Malone (born 18 September 1977 in Dublin) is known as a bi-lateral amputee swimmer and Paralympic medalist.[1] He won gold at the 2000 Summer Paralympics and held the world record for 100m backstroke for ten years.[2] He retired from competition in 2008.[3] He currently is the head of Paralympics Ireland.[4]

References

  1. ↑ The Irish Independent
  2. ↑ Paul Gallagher (September 10, 2008). "Malone bows out at the top". Irish Times. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  3. ↑ Irish Sports Council Interview
  4. ↑ The Sports Arena


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