Mairead Berry

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Mairead Berry
Personal information
Born Coolock, Ireland
Sport
CountryFlag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Cerebral palsy
Disability class S2
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Women's 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Women's 50m backstroke S2
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Women's 100m freestyle S2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney Women's 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney Women's 50m freestyle S2
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1994 MaltaWomen's 50m backstroke S1-2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1994 MaltaWomen's 50m freestyle S1-2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 ChristchurchWomen's 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 ChristchurchWomen's 50m freestyle S2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 ChristchurchWomen's 100m freestyle S2

Mairead Berry (born 1975) is a former Irish Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. [1] [2]

In 2001, Berry officially launched and named a 50,000-ton ship, MV Ulysses at a special ceremony Dublin Port. [3] [4]

References

  1. "Mairead Berry - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 25 March 2020.
  2. Murray, Colm (4 November 2000). "From miracle baby to golden girl of Paralympics 2000". The Irish Times.
  3. MacGinty, Karl (15 January 2001). "Berry determined to keep on pushing the boat out". Independent.ie.
  4. "Ulysses: The biggest cruiseferry in the world". Seaview Ferries. 25 March 2020. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020.