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- ↑ "Kelly McGrory sets new Donegal record". Highland Radio. 14 May 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Kelly McGrory replaces Rhasidat Adeleke at World Championships". Highland Radio. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ↑ O'Riordan, Ian (26 August 2023). "Ireland make women's 4x400 metre relay final at World Athletics Championships". Irish Times. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kelly McGrory helps Irish team reach Women's Relay Final". Donegal Daily. 26 August 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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