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]
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Main article: South Africa at the 1998 Winter Paralympics |
South Africa made its Paralympic Games début at the 1998 Winter Paralympics in Nagano, Japan. Warner was his country's sole representative. He entered four events, all in alpine skiing, in the LW2 category.
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Main article: South Africa at the 2002 Winter Paralympics |
Warner was, for the second time, his country's sole representative. He entered the same four events.
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Main article: South Africa at the 2006 Winter Paralympics |
Warner was, for the third time, his country's sole representative. He entered the same four events, in the standing category.
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Main article: South Africa at the 2010 Winter Paralympics |
Warner was, once again, his country's only representative at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver.[10][11]