WATCH: Jason Smyth wins third consecutive gold medal in the 100m in Rio

It is a fifth Paralympic gold medal for Smyth and Ireland's first medal of the Games.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016 - 16:19

Grainne McGuinness

Jason Smyth has in succeeded in his bid to win a third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in the 100m T13 final, winning the race in a time of 10.64s.

GOLD! Congratulations to @smyth_jason on his third 100m #gold! What a performance! #TeamIreland #Rio2016 https://t.co/LMAtdNOVTA
— eir Sport (@eirSport) September 9, 2016

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