David Coleman - Bobsleigh

David is a member of the GB Men’s Bobsleigh team. Following an invitation to take part in trials for the GB Bobsleigh team in 2012, David was invited to be a member of the Development Squad.

David's achievements as part of the GB Bobsleigh team include competing in the Europa Cup, the North America Cup, the World Cup and most recently the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. David’s future aims include selection for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea.

In addition to David’s achievements in Bobsleigh, he has also represented GB in the Discus.

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Date of birth: February 1986

Borough/District: Tonbridge & Malling

Current Ranking: Member of the GB Men’s Bobsleigh team

Career highlights to date:

• 2014: Member of the GB Men’s Bobsleigh team at the Winter Olympics in Sochi
• 2013: 24th place in the 4 Man Bobsleigh in the Olympic Test event in Sochi
• 2013: 23rd place in the 4 Man Bobsleigh in the World Championships in St Moritz
• 2013: 18th place in the 2 Man Bobsleigh in the Europa Cup in Konigssee
• 2013: 11th place in the 2 man Bobsleigh in the World Cup in Altenberg
• 2012: 17th place in the 4 man Bobsleigh in the World Cup in La Plagne
• 2012: 5th place in the 4 man Bobsleigh in the Europa Cup in La Plagne
• 2012: 11th place in the 4 man Bobsleigh in the Europa Cup in Winterburg
• 2012: 7th place in the 4 man Bobsleigh in the Europa Cup in Igls

Courtesy of David Coleman, who Welcomes Olympic Team Sponsors