Smyth smashes world record as he strikes gold again

Ireland’s Jason Smyth followed in the footsteps of Usain Bolt last night by completing a London 2012 sprint double.

It comes as plans for a homecoming fit for our Paralympic heroes began to take shape.

The 25-year-old, the fastest Paralympian in the world and Ireland’s third double-gold medallist at the Paralympics, added the 200m crown to his 100m title with another dominant display.