IRELAND’S youngest Paralympian concluded an exceptional games today in the pool in her fifth final.
The Drombana native had her final race of the 2020 Paralympic Games in the SB13 100m Breaststroke. Her time of 1.20.34 was enough for a fourth personal best in just her sixth event of the games.
#ParaSwimming Róisín Ní Riain finishes off #Tokyo2020 with ANOTHER PB – what a first Paralympic Games it’s been for the 16 year old
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) September 1, 2021
In the end, the 16-year-old competed in five different finals across the games in what has been an exceptional fortnight for her.
Unfortunately a medal eluded her but certainly time is on her side with attention now turning to fifth year in Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh!
Speaking on her time in Tokyo, she said,
“Looking back I think it’s been amazing. I’ve loved every minute of it and tried to take it all in. And overall it’s been an amazing experience to be part of the Paralympic games.”
#ParaSwimming Róisín Ní Riain has had an amazing Paralympic Games
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) September 1, 2021
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