Main image via Twitter/Noreenoc and hat-tip to Her.ie.
A wee legend.
Team Ireland’s wait for a Gold medal in the track events at this year’s Special Olympics World Games is over.
Rachel Ryan was first across the line in the 400 metres event at Loker Stadium this afternoon.
Gold for Rachel Ryan of Co. Tipperary in the 400m at the @LA2015 @SOIreland @rtenews pic.twitter.com/HhVrRp69eD
— Caitriona Perry (@CaitrionaPerry) July 29, 2015
World Special Olympics Athletics First Gold Rachel Ryan @SOIreland @irishathletics #La2015 pic.twitter.com/5Sdf8teSPO
— Noreenoc 😀 (@Noreenoc2012) July 29, 2015
The Tipperary native’s Gold adds to the 15 other medals already secured by Team Ireland at this year’s games so far, a great effort.
The games will continue until August 2 with athletes from across the country competing in 12 different disciplines.
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