Paralympics update: Irish trio progress in the swimming pool

Ireland’s youngest Paralympian, Limerick's Róisín Ní Riain, produces outstanding performance with a third place finish to guarantee her progression to the final

Ireland's Kerrie-Louise Leonard competing in the Archery at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Pic: Tommy Dickson, Inpho

FOLLOWING Jason's Smyth's track thriller, it was back to the Pool for Ireland's Paralympians in Tokyo Monday, with three athletes progressing to their respective finals in the pool.

Barry McClements was the first Irish athlete in the pool this morning where he set an excellent tone for what was to follow by qualifying from his heat with a personal best, his second in two events. Barry’s time of 1:06.31 saw him finish in 4th place in his heat and 8th place overall to ensure he will be back for his first taste of Tokyo 2020 finals action.