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Casey Fitzgerald: Ireland’s Para Powerlifting Prodigy

At just 19 years of age, Casey Fitzgerald is already a name to watch in Irish para sport. From Mullagh, County Cavan, she has achieved remarkable success in a short time span, becoming a three-time junior world champion in her weight category – after only being in the sport since the age of 16.   When she was 12, she …

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Remarkable Performances From Ireland’s Para Powerlifting Team At 2023 World Championships

Team Ireland made history by sending its largest-ever contingent of athletes to compete at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai from 22-30 August. This year’s team also boasts the highest number of female athletes, with five female para-athletes being selected to compete in Dubai. “IWA-Sport is immensely proud to be sending our largest-ever team to the Para Powerlifting …

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“It’s mind over everything” Paralympic Powerlifter Britney Arendse

Britney Arendse has achieved so much since beginning her career as a paralympic powerlifter at 16-years-old. She is now 22-years-old and is as determined as ever, with her eyes set on the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. “We are preparing ourselves for nationals which will be our last competition this year and then hopefully in March we will be in Dubai …

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