Kearney shows she has what it takes to win a medal

Para-Olympian Helen Kearney showed she has what it takes yesterday, when placing third in her grade on the second day of the team equestrian competition in London.

The Wicklow-based Dubliner and the 13-year-old Mister Cool received 72.235% in Grade 1a and a repeat when she lines out tomorrow in day two of the battle for individual glory could see her add to the European individual bronze she won last year.

Irish chef d’equipe Dara Kearney had returned to Ireland yesterday for her son’s wedding, but said the team performance was cause for double celebration, describing Helen’s performance as “the icing on the cake”.