David Blair (rower)

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]

David Blair
Personal information
Born (1991-10-15) 15 October 1991
EducationCarleton University
Sport
Country Canada
Sport
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Pararowing
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 CambridgeLTAMix4+
Silver medal – second place2011 BledLTAMix4+
Paratriathlon
ITU World Championships
Silver medal – second place2014 ChicagoMen's PT5

References

  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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