David
Palmer
Paralympian 2014
Athlete Bio#
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Age
64
Hometown
Mashpee
Position: | Vice Skip | |
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Born: | Nov. 2, 1960, in Marlboro, MA | |
Hometown: | Mashpee, MA | |
Occupation: | Employed with Mashpee Public Schools | |
Family: | Married; three children | |
Year started curling: | 2009 |
Curling Highlights:
- World Wheelchair Championship: 2013 (4th), 2012 (5th)
- Paralympic Winter Games: 2014 (5th)
About David:
Curls out of: Cape Cod Curling Club
Who/What introduced you to curling: A fundraiser for a friend.
Favorite athlete growing up: Terry O'Reily
What sporting events would you most like to attend: Olympics/Paralympics
Favorite sports other than curling: Hockey
Person dead or alive you would most like to have dinner with: Dean Martin
Favorite band: Pink Floyd
Most influential in your curling development: Tony Colacchio, Steve Brown
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, 5th (Team - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2013 – 4th (Team - Mixed)
- Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2012, 2013
- Top finish: 4th – 2013 (Team - Mixed)