Orla Barry

Orla Barry (born 21 September 1989) is an Irish discus thrower. Barry was born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, Republic of Ireland and competes in the F57[2][3] classification. She has won two Paralympic medals, and is a three time European champion (2012, 2016 and 2018) in the event. On 13 January 2020, Barry announced her retirement from Paralympic sports.[4]

Orla Barry
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born (1989-09-21) 21 September 1989
Ladysbridge, County Cork
Height177.8 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportAthletics
Disability classF57
Event(s)Discus, Shot put
ClubLeevale Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)31.18 m[1]
Medal record
Representing  Ireland
Women's Discus
Summer Paralympics
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Discus - F57/58
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus (F57)
IPC World Championships
Silver medal – second place2013 Lyon Discus - F57/58
Silver medal – second place2015 Doha Discus - F57
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2012 Stadskanaal Discus - F57/58
Gold medal – first place2016 Grosseto Discus - F57
Gold medal – first place2018 Berlin Discus - F57
Silver medal – second place2014 Swansea Discus - F57

References
  1. "Cork's Orla Barry wins gold for Ireland at IPC Athletics European Championships". Paralympics Ireland. 13 June 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016.
  2. "Orla Barry London 2012 Summer Paralympics profile". Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  3. "Orla Barry". London2012.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.,
  4. "Orla Barry announces retirement from Paralympic sport". rte.ie. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.


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