Aifric Keogh facts for kids
Keogh in 2022
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| Nationality | Irish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 July 1992 Furbo, County Galway, Ireland |
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aifric Keogh (born July 9, 1992) is a talented Irish rower. She is well-known for her success in the sport, especially for winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She achieved this amazing feat as part of the women's coxless four team. Along with her teammates, she was honored as the Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman for July 2021.
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Aifric Keogh's Rowing Journey
Aifric Keogh was born in Furbo, County Galway, Ireland. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in sports. She eventually found her passion in rowing, a sport that requires great strength, teamwork, and endurance.
What is Rowing?
Rowing is a sport where athletes propel a boat using oars. They sit facing the back of the boat and use their legs, core, and arms to pull the oars through the water. It's a fantastic way to stay fit and work together as a team.
The Coxless Four Boat
A "coxless four" is a type of rowing boat. It has four rowers, and each rower uses one oar. The word "coxless" means there is no "coxswain" (or "cox"). A coxswain is usually a small person who steers the boat and tells the rowers what to do. In a coxless boat, one of the rowers has to steer using a special foot-controlled rudder. This makes teamwork even more important!
Olympic Success in Tokyo
Aifric Keogh made history at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. These Games were held in 2021 due to the global pandemic. She competed in the women's coxless four event.
Winning an Olympic Bronze Medal
Aifric and her teammates, Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe, and Emily Hegarty, worked incredibly hard. They trained for many years to reach this level. Their dedication paid off when they won a bronze medal for Ireland. This was a huge achievement for Irish rowing and for the athletes themselves. It was a moment of great pride for their country.
European Championship Medals
Besides her Olympic success, Aifric Keogh has also won several medals at the European Rowing Championships. These championships bring together the best rowers from across Europe.
Medals at European Events
- In 2020, she won a bronze medal in the coxless four event at the European Championships held in Poznan.
- In 2021, she earned a silver medal in the coxless four at the European Championships in Varese.
- In 2022, she continued her success, winning another silver medal in the coxless four at the European Championships in Munich.
These medals show her consistent performance and dedication to the sport at a high level.
Awards and Recognition
Aifric Keogh's achievements have been recognized in Ireland. After their Olympic success, she and her teammates were named the Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman for July 2021. This award celebrates the best female athletes in Ireland.
External links
- Aifric Keogh at World RowingLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Aifric Keogh at Rowing Ireland
- Aifric Keogh at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Aifric Keogh at the Olympic Federation of Ireland
- Aifric Keogh at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
