Barry McClements facts for kids
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| Born | 6 December 2001 (age 23) Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland |
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| Height | 179 cm | ||||||||||
| Weight | 69 kg | ||||||||||
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| Country | Ireland / Northern Ireland | ||||||||||
| Sport | Para swimming | ||||||||||
| Disability class | S9, SB8, SM9 S10 |
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| Event(s) | backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, individual medley | ||||||||||
| Club | Ards Swimming Club | ||||||||||
| Coached by | Davy Johnston | ||||||||||
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Barry McClements (born 6 December 2001) is a talented para swimmer from Newtownards, Northern Ireland. He has achieved great success in the sport, competing against other para athletes. Barry is known for his skill in various swimming styles, including backstroke and butterfly.
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Who is Barry McClements?
Barry McClements was born on December 6, 2001. He grew up in Newtownards, a town in Northern Ireland. From a young age, Barry showed a strong interest in swimming. He trains with the Ards Swimming Club. His coach is Davy Johnston.
Early Life and Journey
Barry was born with a condition called fibular hemimelia. This means that part of a bone in his lower right leg was missing. When he was 10 months old, his right leg was amputated above the knee.
Despite this, Barry did not let it stop him. He started swimming and quickly became very good. He competes in the disability class S9, SB8, and SM9. These classifications help ensure fair competition among para swimmers.
Competing on the World Stage
Barry McClements has represented both Ireland and Northern Ireland in major international swimming events. He has competed at the highest levels of para swimming.
Paralympic Games Debut
Barry competed for Ireland at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. This was a huge moment in his career. His best result at the Paralympics was finishing seventh. This was in the 100 metre backstroke S9 event. Competing at the Paralympics is a dream for many athletes.
Commonwealth Games Success
In 2022, Barry won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. He competed in the 100 metre backstroke S9 event. This was a historic achievement. He became the first swimmer from Northern Ireland to win a medal in swimming at the Commonwealth Games. This made him a local hero.
European Championships Medal
Barry continued his success in 2024. He won another bronze medal at the World Para Swimming European Championships. This impressive win came from lane 8, showing his determination.
