David Benson
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
What year did you get injured and what is your level of injury: 2004, C6-7 Incomplete
How were you injured: While backcountry skiing I was caught in an avalanche.
How did you get involved in wheelchair rugby: While a patient at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital at the encouragement of my parents I went to watch the team practice in the hospital’s gym. A player wheeled up to me and said: “I’m a C6-7 just like you, don’t puss out”
What is your classification in wheelchair rugby: 1.5 because of my trunk
How many years have you played wheelchair rugby: 1.5
What sports did you play prior to your injury: rock climbing, backcountry skiing
Other than wheelchair rugby, what are your hobbies and spare time activities: learning to walk, movies, good food

The Players
The Denver Harlequins Wheelchair Rugby Team consists of members in the Colorado Front Range.
We are the only team in Colorado and the closest team is in Salt Lake City, Utah. To play other teams, the Harlequins travel across the country at their own expense to compete in tournaments across the country.