Paralympic swimmer Jack Ireland, hailing from Gladstone, was left speechless after winning his first Paralympic medal on day three of the Paris Games. Ireland clinched a bronze medal in the men’s 200m freestyle S14 final at the La Defense Arena, finishing with a time of 1:53.77—a new Oceania record.
Ireland’s performance marked a triumphant comeback after missing out on qualification for the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago. His achievement in Paris stands as a testament to his resilience and determination.
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