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Everyone is loving this Irish athlete's joyous reaction to winning his race in Rio

The big smile on him.

Thomas Barr celebrates coming first in his semi-final Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

IN THE VERY early hours of this morning, Waterford athlete Thomas Barr won his 400m hurdles semi-final at the Olympics in Rio.

It’s already being called “one of the greatest Irish performances” by the pundits.

And his reaction of disbelief and delight when he crossed the line was brilliant

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Look at him there

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People watching back home were LOVING the celebration

The “wonderful smile” lit up Rio

His time was a new Irish record for the 400m hurdles – and you’d know by the smile on him

Good man Thomas – let’s hope we’ll be seeing the beaming smile return in Thursday’s final

Doing Waterford and Ireland proud <3

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Written by David Elkin and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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    Mute Niall Martin
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    Aug 17th 2016, 9:05 AM

    It a select club that have broken the tape first in an Olympic race. Some performance! Great stuff!

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    Mute Tim Ryan
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    Aug 17th 2016, 9:43 AM

    Havent seen anyone break the tape yet my self!

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    Aug 17th 2016, 9:29 AM

    Youd be naive not to ask that question

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    Aug 17th 2016, 9:24 AM

    What colour medal did he win?

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    Mute Conor Ryan
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    Aug 17th 2016, 10:43 AM

    Same colour as your one

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    Mute Brendan Heery
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    Aug 17th 2016, 1:18 PM

    What sort of medal do you think you should get for your hysterical gag?

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    Mute Paddy Nolan
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    Aug 17th 2016, 2:20 PM

    At least he doesn’t live his life vicariously through an English soccer club

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    Mute Bryan Quinn
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    Aug 17th 2016, 12:16 PM

    What are his prospects for a medal tonight ?

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    Aug 17th 2016, 2:23 PM

    Times place him third. But you’d expect the big countries to run faster. Who knows. He has the fourth lane.

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