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Mary Fitzgerald was unable to match her PB

Paris 2024: Fitzgerald proud after eighth-place finish

Irish shot putter Mary Fitzgerald says her thoughts have already turned to the LA Paralympics in 2028 after finishing eighth in the F40 final.

Paralympics • 07 Sep 24

Paris 2024: Paralympics Day 10 results and reports

Read back on how all the action from the penultimate day of action at the Paris 2024 Paralympics unfolded.

Paralympics • 07 Sep 24

Mary Fitzgerald (L) and Britney Arendse have been waiting 10 days for their Paralympics to begin

Paris 2024: Irish in action on Paralympics Day 10

There are three Irish competitors in action on what is the penultimate day of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Paralympics • 06 Sep 24

Mary Fitzgerald: 'Everyone says the Paralympics is the biggest thing in your life. I think it's not until you get there and fully immerse yourself in that build-up that you understand that'

Online training paves the way for big shot Fitzgerald

A huge PB in May sees Irish shot putter Mary Fitzgerald enter her F40 category ranked second in the competition, and the Kilkenny woman is determined to build on her sixth-place finish in Tokyo.

Paralympics • 06 Sep 24

Mary Fitzgerald

Mary Fitzgerald is looking to build on an impressive Paralympic debut three years ago where she finished sixth in the Shot put F40 final.

Athletics • 06 Sep 24

Mary Fitzgerald competing in the women's shot put F40 during the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai

Fitzgerald inspired by O'Donovan in Tokyo medal quest

Kilkenny's Mary Fitzgerald may be making her Paralympic debut in the F40 shot on Saturday but has the benefit of learning about the big occasion, at the closest possible quarters, from one of Ireland's greatest athletes ever.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 21

More Irish athletes confirmed for Tokyo Games

Eight athletes have been selected to represent Team Ireland in track and field at the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Paralympics • 09 Aug 21

Fitzgerald wins European Championships bronze

Kilkenny's Mary Fitzgerald produced her best performance to date at a major Para Athletic event to win bronze for Ireland at the World Para Athletics European Championships in Bydgoszcz.

Paralympics • 02 Jun 21

Michael McKillop will compete in the World Para Athletics Championships

McKillop and Smyth lead Team Ireland to Dubai

Michael McKillop will make his much anticipated return to a major championships and he was named as part of the 11 person team that will represent Ireland at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai.

Athletics • 04 Oct 19

Mary Fitzgerald

Paris 2024: Fitzgerald proud after eighth-place finish

Paris 2024: Paralympics Day 10 results and reports

Paris 2024: Irish in action on Paralympics Day 10

Online training paves the way for big shot Fitzgerald

Mary Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald inspired by O'Donovan in Tokyo medal quest

More Irish athletes confirmed for Tokyo Games

Fitzgerald wins European Championships bronze

McKillop and Smyth lead Team Ireland to Dubai

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