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Michael McKillop dominated the 800m for over a decade

McKillop retires after illustrious Paralympic career

Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Michael McKillop indicated his intention to retire after a disappointing Games in Tokyo and this evening he posted a message on social media confirming his decision.

Paralympics • 25 Nov 21

McKillop was disappointed and confused by his performance in Tokyo

McKillop is not ready for retirement just yet

Rumours of Michael McKillop's retirement have been greatly exaggerated, according to the man himself.

Athletics • 10 Sep 21

Paralympics 2020: Irish in action on Day 11

After Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal added their second gold medal to Ireland's haul in Japan, another multiple medal winner - Michael McKillop - will look to record yet another win on the greatest of stages.

Paralympics • 03 Sep 21

Michael McKillop races in the T38 1500m final on Saturday morning

Paralympics 2020: Mature McKillop ready to go it alone

At the age of 31 he may be a seasoned performer, but Michael McKillop will have anxious moments to overcome in his bid for Olympic glory on

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

Medals and fine-tuning on the radar for Paralympians

A six-strong Ireland team is on a dual mission this week at the 2021 World Para Athletics European Championships in Poland with medals and some fine-tuning for the Tokyo Paralympic Games on the radar.

Athletics • 01 Jun 21

Michael McKillop is a four-time Paralympic gold medallist

My social distancing: Michael McKillop on FIFA skils

With the Irish public being urged to maintain social distancing and self-isolate if required, we are increasingly looking for movies to watch, books to read and rooms to clean. Today, it's the turn of Irish Paralympian Michael McKillop.

Paralympics • 04 May 20

McKillop misses out on 10th world gold in Dubai

Michael McKillop finished fourth in the final of the T38 World Para Athletics Championships 1500m in Dubai.

Paralympics • 15 Nov 19

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

Irelan's Jason Smyth celebrates with his wife and daughter Elise and Evie

Irish heroes prepare to come home after superb Worlds

The curtain came down on a brilliant Para Athletics World Championships for Ireland on Sunday evening, with the ten-strong team packing seven medals into the suitcases as they prepare to come home.

Paralympics • 23 Jul 17

Michael McKillop celebrates the ninth World gold of his career

Brilliant McKillop captures another World gold

Michael McKillop eased to his second gold of the World Para Athletics Championships with another supreme performance in London on Saturday evening.

Paralympics • 22 Jul 17

Michael McKillop, Orla Barry and Eoghan Clifford all claimed medals

McKillop still feels the weight of expectation

Ireland's 1,500m gold medallist at the Paralympic Games, Michael McKillop, admits that he still feels the weight of expectation on his shoulders despite claiming his fourth Paralympics gold.

Paralympics • 17 Sep 16

McKillop overcame serious doubts over his condition heading to Rio

McKillop reveals illness almost ruined Rio dream

Michael McKillop has described his 1,500m final triumph as "the toughest race I've ever had in Paralympic sport", as he opened up about a struggle with illness that almost ruined his Rio dreams.

Paralympics • 12 Sep 16

Michael McKillop has now won two 1500m and two 800m Paralympic golds

How Michael McKillop retained his gold in Rio

Michael McKillop successfully defended his 1,500metres crown in Rio, claiming his fourth Paralympic gold medal in the process. Watch how he did it.

Paralympics • 12 Sep 16

The Irish paralympic swimming team are representing their country on the biggest stage

Opinion: The Paralympics is much more than sport

At the Paralympic Games there is a story behind every competitor; a story behind the sport, which has to be told to understand the sheer accomplishments of the athlete.

Opinion and Analysis • 12 Sep 17

Helen Kearney won three equestrian medals at the London Games in 2012

Paralympics 2016: Irish athletes to watch out for

Meet the Irish Paralympians gunning for glory in Rio.

Paris 2024 • 07 Sep 16

Michael McKillop claimed yet another gold

McKillop strikes for gold again in Swansea

Ireland’s Michael McKillop has claimed his second gold at the Paralympic Athletics European Championships in Swansea, adding the T38 1500m title to his 800m title.

Athletics • 23 Aug 14

Champion Michael McKillop led from the gun in the T38 800m final

McKillop takes European gold

Ireland’s Michael McKillop has won gold in the T38 800m at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea.

Paralympics • 21 Aug 14

Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop will be unable to defend their respective 200m and 800m titles at Rio 2016

McKillop and Smyth hit by Paralympic changes

Michael McKillop and Jason Smyth will be unable to defend their respective T37 800m and T13 200m Paralympic titles following the removal of both disciplines from the schedule for Rio 2016.

Athletics • 30 Jul 13

Michael McKillop has added another gold medal to his trophy cabinet

McKillop takes T36/37 800m Anniversary Games gold

Michael McKillop has won the T36/37 800m at the Paralympics Anniversary Games at London's Olympic Stadium.

Athletics • 28 Jul 13

Michael McKillop decimates his rivals in the T38 1500m

McKillop takes world gold in T38 1500m

Michael Mc Killop has won gold in the final of the T38 1500 metres at the IPC World Championships in Lyon.

Athletics • 24 Jul 13

Jason Smyth set a world record in the T13 200m at London 2012

Smyth and McKillop go for gold in Lyon

Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop will be in action later this evening at the IPC World Championships in Lyon.

Athletics • 21 Jul 13

McKillop honoured by the IPC

Ireland's double gold Paralympic hero Michael McKillop has been awarded a special gold medal as one of two athletes who best exemplifed the spirit of the Paralympic Games.

Paralympics • 08 Sep 12

Michael McKillop set a new world record in London

McKillop makes it three for Ireland

Michael McKillop secured a third gold medal of the day for Ireland as he cruised home in the final of the 800metres T37 in a world record time.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 12

Michael McKillop will be favourite for 800m and 1,500m T37 at London 2012

McKillop sets new record at Olympic Stadium

Ireland's Michael McKillop set a new world record after taking a staggering 15 seconds off his 1,500m best time at the Visa London Disability Athletics Challenge in the London 2012 Olympic Stadium.

Paris 2024 • 08 May 12

Michael Mckillop