Ireland’s youngest Paralympian overcomes nerves to reach final

The 14-year-old swimmer certainly didn’t perform like a novice on her Paralympic debut.

Despite being the youngest member of the Irish team, Nicole Turner certainly didn’t perform like a novice on her Paralympic debut, writes Cathal Dennehy.

The 14-year-old swimmer from Portarlington was reflecting with pride after reaching the final of the S6 women’s 50m butterfly final.