This is their day.
Ireland has two new sporting heroes as Gary and Paul O’Donovan have joined the esteemed list of Irish athletes to have won an Olympic medal after their stellar performance in the men’s lightweight double sculls final at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In an enthralling finish, the boys from Skibbereen collected the silver after a stunning performance that saw them finish ahead of the USA, South Africa and Norway.
There’s no denying that both men pulled like a dog as Ireland can now proudly boast about having their first ever Olympic rowing medal.
Take a look at this incredibly proud moment for them, their family and everyone associated with Irish rowing.
The O'Donovans just came back out for the craic. The 🇮🇪 flag flying high in the air 😂 Two brilliant men #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/Kk73PYxDk5
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) August 12, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: The O'Donovan's medal ceremony https://t.co/V9Im2j7oD3
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) August 12, 2016
