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] 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.[3]

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
2012 London Discus - F57/58
2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus (F57)
IPC World Championships
2013 Lyon Discus - F57/58
2015 Doha Discus - F57
European Championships
2012 Stadskanaal Discus - F57/58
2016 Grosseto Discus - F57
2018 Berlin Discus - F57
2014 Swansea Discus - F57

References
  1. http://www.paralympics.ie/news/2016/6/13/day-3-round-up-orla-barry
  2. "Orla Barry London 2012 Summer Paralympics profile". Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012."Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-09-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link),
  3. "Orla Barry announces retirement from Paralympic sport". rte.ie. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.


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