Mixed fortunes for Irish duo in Beijing

IRISH cyclists Padraic Moran and Gay Shelly set new national records in their respective events on a day of contrasting emotions in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing yesterday.

Mixed fortunes for Irish duo in Beijing

Shelly, from Bagnelstown, was in fine form as he swept past Jose Vaquerizo of Spain 8-2 in the individual Boccia competition.

But there was massive disappointment for Padraic Moran from Bray, who led 4-0 early on against home favourite Wang Yi, but was pipped in a nail biting tie break after the match had ended 5-5.

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