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Orla Barry
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born (1989-09-21) 21 September 1989 (age 34)
Ladysbridge, County Cork
Height177.8 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportAthletics
Disability classF57
Event(s)Discus, Shot put
ClubLeevale Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best31.18 m[1]
Medal record
Representing  Ireland
Women's Discus
Summer Paralympics
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Discus - F57/58
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Discus (F57)
IPC World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon Discus - F57/58
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha Discus - F57
IPC European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Stadskanaal Discus - F57/58
Gold medal – first place 2016 Grosseto Discus - F57
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea Discus - F57

Orla Barry (born 21 September 1989) is an Irish discus thrower. Barry was born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, Republic of Ireland and competes in the F57[2] classification. She has won two Paralympic medals.

References

  1. ^ http://www.paralympics.ie/news/2016/6/13/day-3-round-up-orla-barry
  2. ^ "Orla Barry London 2012 Summer Paralympics profile". Retrieved September 11, 2012.[1],
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