Mixed feelings in the mixed zone for Ireland's first medallist, but silver remains

Róisín Ní Riain won her first Paralympic medal tonight. There will be more.

Emma Duffy Reports from La Défense Arena AN HOUR OR so after touching the wall and winning her first Paralympic medal, it was all sinking in for Róisín Ní Riain.The Limerick 19-year-old secured Ireland’s first medal of the Games in the Women’s S13 100m Backstroke final.

This was Ní Riain’s Big One. Her favourite event, the one in which she is World and European champion. And now, Paralympic silver medallist at her second Games.There was the typical joy, elation, and nods to family, friends and supporters. who roared down La Défense Arena, just like those before them did for Mona McSharry and Daniel Wiffen. But the glimpses into her insanely-driven mindset and steely personality kept coming.

Ní Riain blitzed through the rest of the interview, telling how excitement superseded nerves, a phone call with her three sisters — all swimmers — earlier helped take her mind off racing, and parking last night was key.

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