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.

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.