Mission accomplished

Sheer grit, hard work and the unwavering support of the people of West Cork helped Steve Redmond achieve his Oceans Seven dream, says Eoin English

THERE’S an imposing bronze statue standing in the centre of their village of the man who, until last weekend, was their greatest world champion.

But the proud people of Ballydehob in West Cork have added new features to the sculpture of 1930s world champion wrestler Danno O’Mahony to celebrate the historic achievement of their latest hero, endurance swimmer Steve Redmond.