Róisín Ní Ríain

Róisín Ní Ríain (born 7 May 2005) is an Irish Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions.

Róisín Ní Ríain
Personal information
Born (2005-05-07) 7 May 2005
Drombanna, County Limerick, Ireland
Sport
Country Ireland
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityVisual impairment
Disability classS13
ClubLimerick Swimming Club
Coached byJohn Szaranek
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Ireland
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester100m backstroke S13
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester100m butterfly S13
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira100m backstroke S13
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira100m butterfly S13
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2020 Madeira100m backstroke S13

Career

She competed at the 2020 World Para Swimming European Open Championships and won a bronze medal in the 100 metre backstroke S13 event. She competed at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships and won bronze medals in the 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly S13 events.[1][2]

She was the youngest athlete for Ireland at the 2020 Summer Paralympics but she did not medal.[3]

References
  1. "Paralympic Roisin Ni Riain backs Sport Ireland's Changing the Game campaign". I Love Limerick. 16 September 2022.
  2. "Roisin Ni Riain - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 14 April 2023.
  3. "Roisin Ni Riain - Paralympics Ireland". Paralympics Ireland. 14 April 2023.
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