Michael David Alexander Lega was born on 12 October 1973 and is a Swedish politician for the Christian Democrats, and a former paralympic swimmer who beat 14 world records during his career.
11 Facts About David Lega
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David Lega was a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024, and served on the committee on foreign affairs and the committee of human rights.
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David Lega became a paralympic swimmer, competing in the Paralympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000, and the IPC Swimming World Championships in 1994 and 1998.
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David Lega won three gold medals in the 1998 IPC Championships.
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David Lega owns companies within personal development, computer technology, and a fashion brand called Lega Wear.
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David Lega released the book HANDS FREE - David Lega's Inspiring Journey in 2008.
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David Lega has been on the executive boards of the Swedish Sports Confederation and UNICEF Sweden.
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David Lega won the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award in 1996.
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In January 2011, David Lega was elected chairman of the executive committee of Gothenburg.
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David Lega has been a Member of the European Parliament since the 2019 elections, serving on the Committee on Foreign Affairs and its Subcommittee on Human Rights.
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In late 2023, David Lega announced that he would not stand in the 2024 European Parliament election.