Antrim athlete sets Paralympics record

Michael McKillop set a new Paralympic world record of 2.02.13 in the final of the T37 800 meters to win his first gold and second medal of the World Championships.

Antrim athlete sets Paralympics record
Fri, 08 Sep, 2006 - 17:59

Michael McKillop set a new Paralympic world record of 2.02.13 in the final of the T37 800 meters to win his first gold and second medal of the World Championships.

The 16-year-old Co Antrim athlete, ranked third fastest going in to the final behind Mohamed Charmi (Tunisia) and Djamel Mastouri (France), kicked for home with 150 meters to go, winning in impressive style.

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