Orla Barry Explained

Orla Barry
Nationality:Irish
Birth Date:1989 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Ladysbridge, County Cork
Height:177.8 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport:Athletics
Disability Class:F57
Event:Discus, Shot put
Club:Leevale Athletic Club
Pb:31.18 m[1]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cork's Orla Barry wins gold for Ireland at IPC Athletics European Championships . 13 June 2016 . Paralympics Ireland . https://web.archive.org/web/20160922150916/http://www.paralympics.ie/news/2016/6/13/day-3-round-up-orla-barry . 22 September 2016 . dead.
  2. Web site: Orla Barry . London 2012 Paralympics . . 11 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120910140442/http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/athlete/barry-orla-5504395/ . 10 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Orla Barry announces retirement from Paralympic sport . rte.ie . 13 January 2020 . 30 March 2020.

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