Function in Co Down celebrates achievements of athletes including Rhys McClenaghan who won gold for Ireland and swimmer Jack McMillan who struck gold for Team GB
Irish international hockey player Michael Robson, Olympic gold medallists swimmer Jack McMillan , gymnast Rhys McClenaghan with runner Rachel McCann during the homecoming in Newtownards, County Down. Photograph: Mark Marlow/PA WireTwo of Northern Ireland’s Olympic gold medallists have praised the special bond between the athletes, despite competing for different nations, saying they come together “as one”.
They were part of an event organised by Ards and North Down Council for the 10 athletes from the borough who competed in this summer’s Olympics for either Team Ireland or Team GB.Asked if they have a good bond despite competing for different nations, Rhys said: “I would say so, because we all come from the same place.
“Like two Olympic gold medals for Ards and North Down borough. That’s incredible and it’s something I just hope everyone can pluck a bit of inspiration from, and not even fit the nationality beside it. “Obviously Northern Ireland had such a great success in these games, so just to come away with that, it was very special. I think it just creates a better bond between us all, and hopefully inspires the nation, especially for the ones coming up.
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