Swimmer Fiona Doyle has an Olympic dream

In Ireland, there is only one currency that trades at a profit when it comes to minority sports, so Fiona Doyle was front and centre with the general public last month when she won silver and bronze medals at the World University Games in Gwangju.

She enjoyed the ripples that flittered out from her efforts in the pool and particularly the heartwarming welcome from her team-mates and coaches when she returned to the Athlete Village after each podium visit.

Ultimately, none of it disguised the true worth of the meet.