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Vancouver Island RCMP officer wins gold at 2023 World Police & Fire Games

B.C., Island District, West Shore

2023-08-08 07:24 PDT

A Vancouver Island RCMP officer is coming home with a suitcase a little heavier after winning the gold medal in Cross Country Mountain Bike in the scope of the 2023 World Police & Fire Games which was held in Winnipeg.

Sgt. David Vunic on the podium
View larger image: Sgt. David Vunic on the podium

42-year-old Sergeant David Vunic, who is currently posted at the West Shore RCMP, has been an avid cyclist since he was a child. He shares his passion with his two children and played a key role in creating a Bike Patrol Unit at the West Shore RCMP detachment in 2018, which proved to be a great success.

Sgt. David Vunic on his bike
View larger image: Sgt. David Vunic on his bike

Sgt. Vunic is a two-times provincial champion in Cross Country Mountain Biking and Red Bull Divide and Concur champion.

His most recent win at the World Police & Fire Games comes right after his participation at the BC Bike Race, an international event which spanned over 7 days across British Columbia. David ranked 27th amongst 600 riders from all over the world.

Sgt. David Vunic in red serge with his bike
View larger image: Sgt. David Vunic in red serge with his bike

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S/Sgt. Kris Clark
Senior Media Relations Officer
BC RCMP Communication Services
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