Paralympics: Niamh McCarthy takes fifth in discus final; Gary O’Reilly fourth in road race

Cork discus thrower McCarthy said: “I know other people were expecting better things but it’s been a very hard few years so just to make it here and to have a few good throws... I’m really proud of myself.”

Niamh McCarthy competing in the F41 Women's Discus Final at the Olympic Stadium on day eight during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Gary O’Reilly brought a memorable first Paralympic Games to a close with another excellent performance that saw him finish in fourth place in the Men's H5 Road Race in Tokyo.

O’Reilly stayed with the lead group until near to the end of the race but a breakaway of three riders made a surge the rest couldn’t answer. In the end, O’Reilly made a break to ensure he finished next best with a time of 2:24.57.