About David Roos
Born 1982. David Roos is a South African athletics competitor.
David Roos (born 29 May 1982 in Queenstown) is a South Africa n 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is David Roos?
Paralympic athlete of South Africa
When was David Roos born?
David Roos was born on 29 May 1982.
What is David Roos's occupation?
David Roos is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is David Roos?
David Roos is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Roos. https://biography.guide/david-roos/
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