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 an Outstanding Young Person of the World by the Joint Commission International. 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.