The Inspiring Story Of Orla Comerford: Paralympian & Visual Artist
Her Sport
English - July 06, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBSports Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode of the HerSportShow, we had the privilege of chatting with Orla Comerford, a seasoned Irish athlete with an incredible story.
As a two-time Paralympic sprinter, Orla made her first Paralympic debut when she was just 19 years old.
She shares her inspiring journey, from being diagnosed with Stargardt's disease to her ongoing pursuit of qualifying for Paris 2024. We also delve into her passion for visual arts, and the unique perspective of balancing being an artist and an athlete.
She also sheds light on the representation of para-athletes in the media and imparts some remarkable words of wisdom for women and girls.
0:00 - Meet Orla
5:06 - Starting athletics
8:11 - Being diagnosed with Stargardt's disease
12:05 - Becoming a 100m sprinter
14:55 - Qualifying for RioOlympics
21:32 - What is the T13Paralympic category?
23:00 - Road to recovery
33:46 - Thoughts on Paralympians' representation in mainstream media
39:28 - Studying visual arts at NCAD
43:38 - 2022 RDS Visual Art Awards
49:47 - Experience as an artist and athlete
52:15 - Training toward Paris 2024 qualification
56:41 - Words of advice
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