Orla Barry facts for kids
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| Nationality | Irish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 September 1989 Ladysbridge, County Cork |
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| Height | 177.8 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | F57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Discus, Shot put | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Leevale Athletic Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 31.18 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Orla Barry is an amazing athlete from Ireland. She was born on September 21, 1989, in a place called Ladysbridge in County Cork. Orla is famous for throwing the discus, which is a sport where athletes throw a heavy disc as far as they can. She competes in a special category for athletes with disabilities called F57. Orla has won many important medals, including two at the Paralympic Games!
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Who is Orla Barry?
Orla Barry is an Irish athlete who became a champion in discus throwing. She was born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, Ireland. Orla competes in the F57 classification. This is a category for athletes with physical impairments. This classification helps make sure that competitions are fair for everyone.
Orla's Paralympic Journey
Orla Barry has represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games. These games are like the Olympics but for athletes with disabilities. She won her first Paralympic medal in 2012. This was a bronze medal at the London Paralympics. She then won a silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016. These medals show how dedicated and talented she is.
European and World Championships
Orla also achieved great success at other major competitions. She became a European champion three times! She won gold medals in 2012, 2016, and 2018. These victories happened at the European Championships. She also won two silver medals at the IPC World Championships. These were in 2013 and 2015. Her achievements made her one of Ireland's top para-athletes.
Retirement from Sport
After a fantastic career, Orla Barry announced her retirement from Paralympic sports. This happened on January 13, 2020. She had achieved so much and inspired many people. Her journey is a great example of hard work and determination.
External links
- Orla Barry at the International Paralympic Committee
- Orla Barry at Paralympics Ireland (archived 2016 profile)
- Orla Barry at Paralympics Ireland (archived 2012 profile)
