Turner through to this evening’s final on the last day of the IPC European Open Swim Championships
Nicole Turner was the third fastest in her heat this morning to book her slot in the final of the Women’s 50m Butterfly S6 final on day seven of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. The talented 13-year-old, who has had a fantastic week to date, swimming a number of Personal Best (PB) times and […]
Day 6 at European Championships sees yet more fantastic performances from Irish swimmers
Irish Paralympic swimmers Nicole Turner and Ellen Keane were certainly flying the flag high for their country this evening as they took part in the finals of their events on Day 6 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. Dubliner Keane was first to compete for Ireland just after 5pm this evening, when she hit […]
Three PBs for Ireland while Keane and Turner book their spots in this evening's finals
Three Irish swimmers secured Personal Best times in the pool this morning during the heats at Day 6 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships, while Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner booked their slots in this evening’s finals. First into the water for Ireland was 14-year-old Barry McClements in Heat 1 of the Men’s 100m […]
Superb PBs from McClements, Turner and Kelly rounds off another successful day for Irish squad
Three fantastic Personal Best times from Dubliner Ailbhe Kelly, 14-year-old Barry McClements and Laois swimmer Nicole Turner today have rounded off another hugely successful day for the Irish swim team on Day 5 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. Turner – who has secured two silver European medals already this week – was first […]
Three Irish swimmers aiming for glory in this evening's finals (Day 5)
Another fantastic morning of swimming by the Irish squad today on Day 5 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships has ensured that three of the team are through to this evening’s finals. First up in the pool this morning was 13-year-old Nicole Turner, who has had a hugely successful competition to date, having already […]
Teen sensation Nicole Turner scoops her second silver medal of the week
Teen sensation Nicole Turner is certainly making a massive splash at this week’s IPC European Open Swim Championships in Funchal, Portugal, as the talented 13-year-old scooped her second medal of the week this evening. The Laois teenager not only won silver in the 100m Breaststroke SB6 this evening, but also tipped home in a fantastic […]
All eyes on the podium – Two Irish swimmers qualify for this evening’s finals (Day 4)
Two Irish swimmers have qualified for the finals on Day 4 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships in Funchal, Portugal. Dublin swimmer Ellen Keane secured her spot in the final of the Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM9 after her heat this morning saw her tip home in a time of 2.45.12. Meanwhile, Nicole Turner […]
"We've had some really great results with a lot to look forward to" – Team Manager Hayley Burke reflects on the IPC European Swim Championships so far
It was another busy day in the pool for Irish swimmers today, as four of the squad qualified for the finals at the IPC European Open Swim Championships (Day 3) in Funchal, Portugal, with Personal Best (PB) times for Nicole Turner and Ailbhe Kelly. Speaking about the Championships so far, Irish Swim Team Manager […]
Four Irish swimmers through to this evening’s finals at European Open Swim Championships
Four Irish swimmers have booked their spots in this evening’s finals on Day 3 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships in Funchal, Portugal. First into the pool for the Irish was 23-year-old James Scully in the 200m Freestyle S5 heat this morning where he finished in a time of 2.54.76 to book his spot […]
Ireland’s Nicole Turner wins European silver medal on Day Two of Championships
It was a big day today for 13-year-old Nicole Turner from Co. Laois as she secured her first major medal when she won silver in the 200m Individual Medley SM6 final this evening. The talented young star booked her spot in the final earlier today, after an incredible swim in the heats saw her achieve […]
Four Irish swimmers through to this evening's finals at IPC European Open Swim Championships
Five Irish swimmers were in action in the opening heats of this morning’s IPC European Open Swim Championships, with four of these achieving slots in this evening’s finals. First into the pool was Nicole Turner in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM6 heats. The Laois native swam a phenomenal six-second PB time of 3.18.79 to […]
IPC European Open Swim Championships Day 1 Round Up – Incredible swim from Ailbhe Kelly sees her claim yet another PB
Ireland’s Ailbhe Kelly was flying the tricolour high in Funchal, Portugal this evening as she took to the pool in the Women’s 100m Freestyle S8 final. The Castleknock star secured her place in the final earlier on this morning after swimming a Personal Best in the heats in a time of 1.19.03. While the rest […]
