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Bethany Firth delivers Ireland's first gold

Updated: Saturday, 01 Sep 2012 12:14

Bethany Firth gave Ireland its first gold medal of the London 2012 Paralympics in the 100m backstroke S14.

Just like lightweight boxing Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor, Firth pointed to the heavens after her victory
Just like lightweight boxing Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor, Firth pointed to the heavens after her victory
Firth looked the picture perfect L'Oréal ad after her stunning gold medal win in the 100m backstroke S14
Firth looked the picture perfect L'Oréal ad after her stunning gold medal win in the 100m backstroke S14
Australia's Taylor Corry took silver, with Dutch swimmer Marlou van der Kulk claiming bronze
Australia's Taylor Corry took silver, with Dutch swimmer Marlou van der Kulk claiming bronze
Corry was keen to congratulate her Irish opponent
Corry was keen to congratulate her Irish opponent
While Firth was keen to lap up and enjoy every moment of her victory...
While Firth was keen to lap up and enjoy every moment of her victory...
...double check her medal was the real deal...
...double check her medal was the real deal...
...and smile for the cameras
...and smile for the cameras