Ní Riain crowned World Champion in Manchester

Meanwhile, Ireland kicked off the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in style as Ronan Grimes sealed a bronze medal in the men’s C4 individual pursuit on Thursday.

Para Swimming World Championships, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Manchester, England 2/8/2023

Róisín Ní Riain has added to her medal tally at the Para Swimming World Championships by taking gold in the 100m Backstroke final.

In a personal best swim of 01:06:62, the Limerick swimmer edged out her competition by 0.09 of a second to be crowned world champion.