Róisín Ní Ríain: From Teen Prodigy To Paralympic Swimmer

Her Sport

English - July 27, 2023 15:29 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MB
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In this episode of the HerSportShow, we had the privilege of chatting with Róisín Ní Ríain, an inspiring Irish Paralympic swimmer.

Making her first Paralympic debut at just 16 years old, she became the youngest athlete to represent Ireland at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Róisín shares her incredible journey, overcoming challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, and her ongoing pursuit of qualifying for her second Paralympics in Paris 2024.

She also provides valuable insights into her athletic growth, offering tips on balancing studies and training while staying injury-free.

0:00 Meet Róisín
5:12 Getting involved in swimming
6:54 Paraswimming S13 category
7:50 Training during COVID19
13:20 Going to the Tokyo Olympics at 16
16:58 Sport Ireland Changing The Game ambassador
18:42 Balancing training and school
22:00 Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships
23:26 What is tapering?
27:37 Qualifying for Paris 2024
28:55 Goals for the future
30:04 The positive impact of sport
32:33 Developing as an athlete
33:57 How to stay injury-free
35:00 Being a part of a swim team

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