Mixed fortunes for Irish as Paralympic Games commence

THERE were mixed emotions for the Irish after the opening weekend of the Paralympic Games in Athens.

Mixed fortunes for Irish as Paralympic Games commence
Mon, 20 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Katie Fry, Athens

At the Olympic Stadium last night, Patrice Dockery crashed out in the 5000m T54 wheelchair semi-final.

The Dubliner was involved in a collision with three other competitors midway through the race and was unable to continue

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