The Irish skiing team had a remarkable performance at the Special Olympics in Sestriere, securing nine medals over two days, including multiple golds and silvers. Caolan McConville and Lucy Best were among the notable athletes, with Best encouraging young athletes to strive for success. M áire Connolly celebrated her second medal, emphasizing her improved skills through practice. Despite limited training conditions in Ireland, the team's adaptability and determination, supported by Director of Sport Karen Coventry, led to this outstanding achievement.
I feel amazing, I'm so glad I got another gold medal, I'm just really pleased. To any young athletes out there starting out, I'd say go for it, work hard, and you could get a gold medal like me - you can do it, definitely! I did it for my friends, but more importantly I did it for all my supporters, and my dad - I'm making him proud!
Two medals in two days in two races is a fantastic result - we are over the moon about it. Máire has been skiing for about nine or ten years, and in the last year or two she has really improved a lot.
it doesn't matter whether they're on snow or on carpet, they adapt so well. Just looking up the slopes here today, it just didn't faze them. They were focused, they were determined.
More bling exclaimed Peadar McConville as his son, Caolan took home a second gold medal on the slopes in as many days.
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