Orla Comerford capitalised on the newly introduced mixed Para athletics event at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands, sprinting to victory in the 60m mixed classification.
The three-time Paralympian and bronze medallist in the T13 100m at the Paris Paralympic Games, took control of the race from the outset and posted a time of 7.63 seconds, just shy of her personal best.
Speaking after the race Comerford said, “This opportunity only came four weeks ago, and I started back late after Paris, so when the chance came around, we had to take it.”
“It’s huge for Para Athletics to be here, Para Athletics is athletics, and athletics fans understand it. This is the first year they’ve had para races involved in the championships, and hopefully it will grow.”
Comerford’s victory was part of a great Championships for Ireland with Sarah Healy winning 3,000 metre Gold, Mark English 800 metre Bronze and Kate O’Connor Pentathlon Bronze over the three days.
