Orla Barry

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 best31.18 m[1]
Medal record
Women's Discus
Representing  Ireland
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 place 2013 Lyon Discus - F57/58
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha Discus - F57
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Stadskanaal Discus - F57/58
Gold medal – first place 2016 Grosseto Discus - F57
Gold medal – first place 2018 Berlin Discus - F57
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea Discus - F57

Orla Barry (born 21 September 1989) is an Irish discus thrower. Barry was born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, 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]

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 Paralympics. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Orla Barry announces retirement from Paralympic sport". rte.ie. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.


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