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McKillop wins his second gold

Updated: Tuesday, 04 Sep 2012 12:01

Michael McKillop won the 1,500m T37 on Monday, securing his second gold of the 2012 Paralympics, and Ireland's fifth.

McKillop looked strong from the start as he looked to add to his 800m T37 gold
McKillop looked strong from the start as he looked to add to his 800m T37 gold
By the 1,200m mark, he was clear of the field
By the 1,200m mark, he was clear of the field
And crossed the line in a winning time of 4:08.11
And crossed the line in a winning time of 4:08.11
Before jogging a victory lap, draped in the Irish tricolour, while seeming to be barely out of breath
Before jogging a victory lap, draped in the Irish tricolour, while seeming to be barely out of breath
Australia's Brad Scott took silver. Mohamed Charmi of Tunisia won bronze
Australia's Brad Scott took silver. Mohamed Charmi of Tunisia won bronze
McKillop was presented with his gold medal by his mother Catherine
McKillop was presented with his gold medal by his mother Catherine