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Kate O’Connor: “No one can ever take away from me.”

It is often only in retrospect that we see the shape of history, the slow accumulation of moments that lead to something bigger. Ireland’s record in multi-events has, for the longest time, been a void. No real history to speak of, no real expectation of success. It was a discipline where Irish athletes could participate but not contend. Until now. …

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Three Time Paralympian Nicole Turner Announces Retirement

Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close. A Paralympic silver medallist and multiple-time international medallist, Nicole leaves the sport as one of Ireland’s most celebrated athletes. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEhgnBTIGyI/ Nicole initially took up swimming to follow in the footsteps of her two older brothers, but her exceptional talent quickly became …

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“I’m Still That Little Girl from Sligo”: Mona McSharry Claims Bronze in Thrilling Final

Mona McSharry’s triumph in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics is a landmark achievement for Irish swimming, ending a nearly three decade long medal drought. Her path to the Olympic podium is a story of determination and relentless improvement. McSharry deservedly claimed a brilliant bronze medal in Monday night’s final, clocking a time of 1:05.59. She finished just 0.01 …

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Rin Keys Becomes First American Athlete To Medal At A Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship

Rin Keys became the first rhythmic gymnast in the Americas to win a medal at a World Championships, in both the junior or senior divisions, at the second ever Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Junior World Championships in Cluj Napoca, Romania, on Sunday July 9. The fourteen-year old made history when she won bronze for her performance in the clubs …

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Stories You Should Know- Part One: Michelle Smith and Atlanta 1996

With Tokyo just weeks away, our nation’s athletes add the finishing touches to their tailored preparations, with medals the end result of all the participating party’s ambitions. Many Irish Olympians have gone before them and prospered in their chosen fields, some of which our athletes might have looked to for inspiration ahead of the forthcoming Games. Be it Waterford’s John …

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