Limerick 16 year-old Róisín Ní Ríaín wins bronze at World Para Swimming Championships

May 20, 2021 / Ronan Calvert /

Limerick swimmer Roisin Ni Riain has won her first medal in the S1 100m Backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in Portugal.

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The 16 year-old finished with a time of 1:09.37 to take home a bronze medal.

Ni Riain’s time was 4.52 seconds ahead of fourth place and 3.81 off second place. She returns to action on Day 5 of the championship in the S13 50m Freestyle.

Roisin is a member of Limerick Swimming Club and studies at Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.

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Ronan Calvert

Currently covering all things Treaty United for Sporting Limerick. Previously acted as editor of Pundit Arena, admin of @KennysKids and match reporter for Munster Rugby.