Ní Rían makes a big splash at World Championships

Róisín Ní Riain arrives back to Ireland after her swimming success in Manchester. Photo: Tyler Miller.

THE obvious highlight for Róisín Ní Ríain of Drombanna at the Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester was her gold medal in the 100m backstroke, an event she won in a Personal Best of a little over a minute.

“I really don’t know what to say to be honest, I’m absolutely delighted with that swim. Very unexpected but it’s a lovely surprise,” said the modest teenager.

She also won silver (100m Butterfly) and a couple of bronze medals at the Championships.

Ní Ríain has now qualified for Team Ireland at Paris 2024.

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