Orla Barry
Irish Paralympic discus thrower
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Orla Barry (born 21 September 1989) is an Irish discus thrower. Barry was born in Ladysbridge, County Cork, Ireland and competes in the F57[2] classification. She has won two Paralympic medals, and is a three time European champion (2012, 2016 and 2018) in the event. On 13 January 2020, Barry announced her retirement from Paralympic sports.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 21 September 1989 |
| Height | 177.8 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Disability class | F57 |
Event(s) | Discus, Shot put |
| Club | Leevale Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 31.18 m[1] |
Medal record | |
