IT WAS A busy morning for Cork swimmer Sean O’Riordan as he had success in the pool at the 2018 European Paraswimming Championships in Dublin and also received his Leaving Cert results.
The 19-year-old from Rochestown is one of the eight-strong Team Ireland competing across the week at the National Aquatic Centre and kicked off proceedings for the Irish swimmers on a high on Day Three.
O’Riordan clocked a time of 2:36.04 — a new PB — in the SM13 200m Individual Medley to finish fifth in his heat and 10th overall.
“I wasn’t expecting it, but that was great,” he smiled afterwards, speaking to Paralympics Ireland. “I was delighted with that now.
Sean O’Riordan smashing it with ANOTHER new PB!! Congrats Sean! Let’s hope the LC results go just as well !! 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️ #Dublin2018 pic.twitter.com/I4doDIpKQI
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) August 15, 2018
Comhghairdeas le Sean O'Riordan!! PB & Leaving Cert results on the same day. Busy man. @ParalympicsIRE @Para_swimming #Dublin2018 pic.twitter.com/06I4p74wB3
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) August 15, 2018
“I heard a few shouts (from the home support in the crowd) and it kind of got me going. It’s great to see support out here for the Irish athletes at home.”
Rio 2016 Paralympian Nicole Turner was in action shortly after, finishing second in the 100m Breaststroke heat to qualify for this evening’s final while Barry McClements did likewise in the S9 100m Butterfly
Ellen Keane hits the water tonight in the S9 100m Butterfly final.
That's it for Day 3 Heats at #Dublin2018 Three exciting finals for Irish swimmers tonight with all ranked within the Top 4 in their events! 🇮🇪☘️ pic.twitter.com/KNnOnP7B6a
— Swim Ireland (@swimireland) August 15, 2018
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