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Mona McSharry has won Ireland's first Olympic meda

Mona McSharry has won Ireland's first Olympic medal following a stunning finish in the 100m brea...

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07.45 30 Jul 2024


Mona McSharry has won Ireland's first Olympic meda


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Mona McSharry has won Ireland's first Olympic medal following a stunning finish in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris. Mona was the first Irish swimmer to make an Olympic final this century when she made the 100m breaststroke final in Tokyo, and the 23-year-old has now taken her place on the podium. 

 Viola McSharry, Mona McSharry’s mum spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on her joy with Mona's win.


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