RAHENY SHAMROCKS SPRINTER Orla Comerford added to Ireland’s medal haul at this week’s Para Athletic European Championships with a brilliant bronze in the T13 200m.
The Dubliner came home third in 26.76 seconds, losing out to a new Championship record set by Ukraine’s Leilia Adzhametova while Carolina Duarte claimed silver for Portugal.
The bronze medal comes after yesterday’s triple gold return and also Noelle Lenihan’s success in the F38 discus this morning.
Also out in the sprint events this evening was Paul Keoghan, who clocked a season’s best 25.20 to come fifth in the T37 200m final. Patrick Monahan also placed fifth in the final of the T53 400m.
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Wel done – it’s been a great sporting week for IRL – long may it continue
Phenomenal result, team and individual silver. Great few days for Irish sport, 2 gold and 2 silver medals at World Championships in Olympic events.
Class
Fantastic !
Congratulations team Ireland it must be great for you to see your hard work paying off
Even more phenomenal is that “Renier Klimke claimed individual bronze”, despite Reiner being dead nearly 20 years. His daughter Ingrid however, did win bronze.
Such brave horses and riders..fantastic result!!
Padraig McCarthy must love riding Mr Chunky.
@DuskyTheCat: He’s a class rider and the horse is amazing !