Name David Lega | Role Swedish Politician | |
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Born 12 October 1973 (age 40) Gothenburg, Sweden Occupation Deputy Mayor of Gothenburg Known for Paralympic swimming, public speaking | ||
Interview TV2 Norway - David Lega
Michael David Alexander Lega (born 12 October 1973) is Swedish politician and a former Paralympic Swimmer who beat 14 world records during his career. In 2011 he changed career and become Deputy Mayor of Gothenburg and second vice chairman of the Christian Democrats.
Lega retired after the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and started a successful career as a public speaker and entrepreneur. In 2005, Lega was named one of the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World. Previous honorees include John F Kennedy, Orson Welles and Elvis Presley.
David Lega owns companies within Personal Development, Computer Technology and has his own clothes brand called Lega Wear. He released the book HANDS FREE - David Lega's Inspiring Journey in 2008.
In January 2011, David Lega started his new career as Deputy Mayor of Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city. In January 2012 David Lega was elected second vice chairman of the Christian Democratic Party in Sweden.
Other merits include board member of the Swedish Sports Confederation and UNICEF Sweden. Lega won the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award in 1996.