Three Time Paralympian Nicole Turner Announces Retirement
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January 7, 2025
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Para Sport, Paralympics, Swimming
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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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