Ní Riain strikes gold for the second time at European Championships

In a stacked race that featured the Olympic champion, Limerick native Ní Riain held her own to take top spot in Madeira.
Ní Riain strikes gold for the second time at European Championships

Roisin Ni Riain of Ireland on her way to winning the Women's 100m Breaststroke SB13 Final during day two of the Para Swimming European Championships. Pic: Ramsey Cardy, Sportsfile

Róisín Ní Riain stormed to victory in her final on Wednesday evening to claim her second gold medal of the European Championships in the 100m backstroke final. 

In a stacked race that featured the Olympic champion, Limerick native Ní Riain held her own to take top spot in Madeira.

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