Sunday, June 12, 2022

Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships - Ní Riain Leads the Way for Team Ireland


 

Ireland’s Róisín Ní Riain was the first Irish Athlete in the pool today at the Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships. The young Limerick woman competed in the Women’s 100m S13 Butterfly Heats.

Róisín was able to secure her place in this evening’s final thanks to a good 4th placed finish in her heat in a time of 1:10.06. That finish means that she will return to the pool at 5:39pm where she will race for a medal.

Reflecting on her heat Róisín said “It’s really nice to be back racing with a crowd around us, although Tokyo was great, it’s nice to be back racing with all the spectators so it makes the atmosphere a lot better.”

There is further Irish interest this evening when Amy Sheridan, who is due to make her debut at a major championships this week, will be the flag bearer for Team Ireland at the official opening ceremony. Amy will be joined by Paralympic Gold medallist Ellen Keane.

To see the full interview with Róisín Ní Riain please click here: https://youtu.be/bgBTll4D4qw

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Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships Results

Róisín Ní Riain, Women’s 100m S13 Butterfly Heat, 1:10.6, 4th place

Madiera 2022 World Para Swimming Championships Schedule

 

Day 1

17:39, Róisín Ní Riain, Women’s 100m S13 Butterfly Final

 

Day 2

Róisín Ní Riain, Women’s SB13 100m Backstroke Final

 

Day 3

Nicole Turner, SM6 200m Individual Medley Heat

Barry McClements, S9 100m Butterfly Heat

Amy Sheridan, S9 100m Butterfly Heat

 

Day 4

Róisín Ní Riain, S13 100m Backstroke Final

 

Day 5

Barry McClements, S9 400m Freestyle Heats

Nicole Turner, S6 50m Freestyle Heats

 

Day 6

Róisín Ní Riain, S13 400m Freestyle Final

Barry McClements S9 100m Backstroke Heat

Nicole Turner SB6 100m Breaststroke Heat

 

Day 7

Róisín Ní Riain, SM13 200m Individual Medley Final

Nicole Turner, S6 50m Butterfly Heat

Ellen Keane, SB8 100m Breaststroke Heat

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