Bruce Warner

For the fictional character, see Bruce Warner (Shortland Street).

David Bruce Warner[1] (born 5 June 1971, in Bloemfontein[2]) is a South African alpine skier. He is the only person ever to have represented South Africa at the Winter Paralympic Games, and he is one of only two Africans (along with Ugandan Tofiri Kibuuka) to have competed at the Games to date.[3]

Warner lost a leg in a car crash in 1988. Having previously intended to make a career in hockey, he subsequently embarked on a career in skiing.[4] In addition to the Paralympic Games, he has competed in events such as the Disabled World Championships.[5]

He is an electrical engineer by profession.[6]

  1. ^ Alpine Skiing Athletes : Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics – WARNER David[permanent dead link], The Official Website of the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver
  2. ^ "Warner to compete in fourth Paralympics for South Africa", Inside World Parasport, 14 January 2010
  3. ^ Database of the International Paralympic Committee.
  4. ^ "Warner to compete in fourth Paralympics for South Africa", Inside World Parasport, 14 January 2010
  5. ^ "Bruce's ice cool courage", The Mirror, 12 March 2002
  6. ^ "Warner to compete in fourth Paralympics for South Africa", Inside World Parasport, 14 January 2010