Ireland at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
| Ireland at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
| IPC code | IRL |
| NPC | Paralympics Ireland |
| Website | www |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 63 (46 men and 17 women) |
| Medals Ranked 45th |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
63 athletes (46 men and 17 women) from Ireland competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States.[1]
Medallists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Bridie Lynch | Athletics | Women's discus F12 |
| Silver | Thomas Leahy | Boccia | Men's individual C2 |
| Silver | David Malone | Swimming | Men's 100m backstroke S9 |
| Silver | Mairead Berry | Swimming | Women's 50m backstroke S2 |
| Bronze | Sean O'Grady | Athletics | Men's discus F54 |
| Bronze | Mary Rice | Athletics | Women's 200m T32-33 |
| Bronze | Bridie Lynch | Athletics | Women's shot put F12 |
| Bronze | Sharon Rice | Athletics | Women's shot put F32-33 |
| Bronze | Grainne Barrett-Condron | Athletics | Women's shot put F41 |
| Bronze | Joan Salmon | Equestrian | Women's kur canter grade III |
See also
References
- ^ "Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games: Ireland". paralympic.org. Retrieved 28 November 2016.