# World Para Athletic Championships

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World Bronze for Cork's McCarthy as discus hero lands Ireland's first medal in Dubai

Niamh McCarthy was flying the flag at the World Para Athletics Championships.

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Nov 12th 2019, 6:05 PM

Make it a double! Untouchable Jason Smyth storms to fifth World Championship gold

The Derry sprinter adds the T13 200m title to the 100m crown he won on Sunday, while Paul Keogan finished seventh in his final.

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Jul 18th 2017, 9:20 PM

Ireland scoops silver in the discus at the World Para Athletic Championships

Cork native Niamh McCarthy threw a distance of over 26m to win the silver medal.

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Jul 15th 2017, 1:23 PM

Michael McKillop wins 800m heat at World Para Athletics Championships in bizarre circumstances

The race leader dropped out after the first lap after opening a significant lead.

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Jul 15th 2017, 10:15 AM