David Malone
David Gerald Malone (born September 18, 1977 in Dublin ) is a former Irish swimmer .
Career
Malone, who is amputated in both legs , competed at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing in the 100 meter backstroke discipline in the S8. Unlike the other five members of the Irish swim team, who were all participating in the Paralympic Games for the first time , this was Malone's fourth participation. In his competition on September 10th in the Water Cube , he reached fifth place. After this competition, Malone announced the end of his sporting career.
Malone can look back on a successful career in which he won three Paralympic medals, two silver and one gold, and was also able to place well at world championships.
successes
Summer Paralympics
- 1996 - Atlanta, silver
- 2000 - Sydney, Gold
- 2004 - Athens, silver
World championships
- 1994 - Malta, bronze
- 1998 - New Zealand, gold
- 2002 - Argentina, bronze
Individual evidence
- ↑ {{Web archive | text = archive link | url = http: //results.beijing2008.cn/WRMP/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/1201406.shtml | wayback = 20080907074944 | archiv-bot = 2018-04-05 19: 17:34 InternetArchiveBot}} (accessed on September 10, 2008; page no longer accessible)
- ↑ http://www.rte.ie/sport/olympics2008/2008/0910/paralympics.html (accessed on September 10, 2008; page no longer accessible)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Malone, David |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Malone, David Gerald |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish swimmer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 18th September 1977 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Dublin |