'That swim was more for little Ellen' — Irish Para legend Keane bows out in Paris

The Tokyo gold medalist swam her last race at the Games on Tuesday.
'That swim was more for little Ellen' — Irish Para legend Keane bows out in Paris

FAMILY TIES: Ireland’s Ellen Keane is hugged by her parents Laura and Eddie and brother Graham after competing in her last race. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

No headphones. No game face. No need for any of that.

This was not about swimming fast. This was about savouring the final moments. This was about saying a stress-free goodbye.

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