Politicians praise Smyth's Paralympics achievement

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness tonight praised the success of Derry sprinter Jason Smyth who claimed a gold medal for Ireland at the Paralympics.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2008 - 22:12

Smyth even broke his own world record by finishing the 100 metres today in 10.62 seconds.

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Courts Athletics Heathrow Place: Belfast Person: Smyth Person: First Minister Person: Peter Robinson Person: Deputy First Minister Person: Martin McGuinness Person: Jason Smyth Person: Michael McKillop Person: Jason Event: Paralympics Organisation: Ireland

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