Turner and Keane Among Top Performers in Indianapolis
Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner have both produced world class performances at the World Para Swimming World Series events in Indianapolis. On day 1 of the competition Ellen Keane produced a scintillating display to clinch a podium position. Her 100m Back Stroke performance was good enough to claim a brilliant bronze medal and sets her […]
World Series Bronze for Nicole Turner
Fourteen-year-old Nicole Turner has won a bronze medal in the 50m Butterfly final at the Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield. The Laois native, who competes in the S6 class, raced impressively to record a time of 37.44seconds (851 points); notably just outside of the lifetime best time she set in the Paralympic final in […]
Three Irish Swimmers through to Finals at World Series this evening
Irish swimmers will feature in three finals on the penultimate day of the Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield this evening after Ellen Keane, Nicole Turner and Barry McClements all advanced impressively from heats this morning. These World Series races are being run as multi class so athletes from different classes are racing in the […]
Keane and Turner feature in finals on second day of World Series
In the final of the 200m Individual medley at the Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield Ireland’s Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner finished 10th and 11th respectively. These World Series races are being run as multi, or mixed class so athletes from different classes are racing in the same heats, and finals. The winners […]
Swimming World Series, Sheffield – Day One
Day one of the Swim World Series off to a good start. Both Ellen and Nicole have advanced to the final of the 100m Breaststroke this evening. Barry and Patrick raced in the 100m Freestyle but unfortunately Barry was disqualified for an infringement on the start and Patrick didn’t advance from the heats. Ellen is […]
Four Irish Swimmers set to compete at Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield
A team of four Irish swimmers flew out this morning to compete at the third meet of the new Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield, taking place over the coming days (April 27th – 30th). The team features Rio Paralympic bronze medallist Ellen Keane, as well as fellow Paralympian fourteen year old Nicole Turner. They […]
