Orla Comerford

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Orla Comerford
Personal information
Born (1997-09-14) 14 September 1997 (age 25)
Dublin, Ireland
Sport
CountryFlag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability Stargardt's disease
Disability class T13
Event(s) 100 metres
200 metres
ClubRaheny Shamrock Athletics Club
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Berlin Women's 100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Berlin Women's 200m T13

Orla Comerford (born 14 September 1997) is an Irish Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at the international level. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Orla Comerford - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 22 April 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Orla Comerford - Paralympics Ireland". Paralympics Ireland. 22 April 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "From Leaving Cert points to Paralympics: teen sprint sensation living the athletics dream". the42.ie. 3 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)