David Roos Explained

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.

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.

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.