Swimming
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based Tully Kearney stormed to victory in the Women’s 200m Freestyle S5 final to win an incredible gold medal on the first full day of action at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
To read more about Kearney’s excellent swim visit: /media-centre/press-releases/2024/august/kearney-wins-lboros-first-gold-at-the-paralympics
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Great Britain Women got their campaign off to flyer by cruising past Spain 69-34 in Pool A.
The side, featuring Lightning players Maddie Martin, Lucy Robinson, and Robyn Love alongside º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnae Amy Conroy and Laurie Williams, dominated every quarter in a one-sided contest. Love contributed 16 points to GB’s score with Robinson adding 12 to the total.
Great Britain will be back in action on Saturday (31 August, 09:30) where Canada awaits.