David Blair (rower)

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David Blair
Personal information
Born (1991-10-15) 15 October 1991 (age 32)
EducationCarleton University
Sport
Country Canada
Sport
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Pararowing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Cambridge LTAMix4+
Silver medal – second place 2011 Bled LTAMix4+
Paratriathlon
ITU World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Chicago Men's PT5

David Blair (born October 15, 1991) is a Canadian pararower and paratriathlete who competes in international-level events. He represented Canada at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in the mixed coxed four, and is a world champion in the event.[1][2] Born with albinism, Blair's vision started poor and slowly deteriorated.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2010 award winners shortlisted". World Rowing. January 27, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Plouffe, Dan (September 8, 2011). "World rowing silver leaves future Paralympian feeling 'numb'". Ottawa Sports Pages. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Todd, Zoe (March 11, 2015). "Carleton student barred from 2016 Paralympics for being "too sighted"". The Charlatan. Retrieved March 6, 2023.

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