With just 15 days to go until the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, Paralympics Ireland has launched the sixth and final instalment of their powerful ‘More Than Sport’ campaign featuring Paralympic sprinter, Jason Smyth.
“I do feel pressure to perform at Rio,” said Rio speaking on the launch of the video prior to departing for the Games.
“When you are the reigning champion everyone lined up at the starting line is aiming for one thing – to beat you. Now I have not only proven that I am the fastest Paralympian in my category, but the fastest Paralympian on the planet.”
“It feels great to have achieved that, and I have worked hard to get to this point. All I can hope for now is to successfully defend my 100m title in Rio.”
We also found this video from 2013 which gives a little more insight into Smyth the man and what it is that makes him tick…
