Ellen Keane: After I won my first Paralympic medal in Rio, I had to work on my mental strength

After a career spanning five Paralympic Games, Ellen Keane is learning what life looks like beyond elite sport. She speaks with Sarah Finnan about retirement, mental health, disability, and her role as a keynote speaker at WellFest 

Ellen Keane, Ireland's youngest-ever Paralympian

Ireland's youngest-ever Paralympian, swimmer Ellen Keane, began her career aged 13 at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Later competing in London, Rio, Tokyo, and Paris, the Dubliner retired at the end of 2024. Competing was a “very intense” time in her life and an “incredible experience”, but not without its challenges.