The first-time Paralympians came home in 8:50.16 to finish second in their ‘B’ final.
KATIE O’BRIEN AND Tiarnán O’Donnell finished second in their Mixed Double Sculls ‘B’ final this morning to claim an eighth-placed overall finish at the Paralympic Games.
Irish fans once again lined the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium as their duo came home in 8:50.16, just over seven seconds behind the Netherlands.“That’s my first event going back to back for three days in an event and I’m really tired”, O’Donnell said, “but I’ve realised that my body is able for more than I thought. It’s going to be such a good experience to bring into the next competition.”“And I’m so appreciative to have had such a fun experience over the last four weeks,” she added.
O’Brien agreed: “It means a huge amount to me. I set out to become a Paralympian 12 years ago and it won’t be until I’m at home on the sofa in Galway that it will finally sink in.” Read Next Related Reads Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality 'Fourth, it is always a bit painful for me' - A final setback hits home in Paris
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