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Meet Ireland's powerful Paralympian Britney Arendse

After all the medals and excitement from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it's time for Ireland's Paralympians to go back for more!

RTÉjr had a quick Q&A with Ireland Para Powerlfiting star Britney Arendse. Paris 2024 will be her second Paralympic Games after she competed in Tokyo.

We asked 'Spartacus' (that's her nickname because she's so strong!) about what is takes to be a Paralympian and she has some great advice for any young people dreaming of competing.

Press play up top to watch the video!

About Britney

Age: 24

Hometown: Mullagh, Co Cavan

Classification: Up To 79kg

Coach: Denver Arendse

Disability: Spinal Cord Injury

Sport Class: PO

Follow Britney and all the Paralympics Ireland team across RTÉ RTÉ2/ RTÉ Player, Online and on Radio.

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And RTÉjr will have lots of fun content with the athletes throughout the Paralympic Games on Insta and TikTok.