Sending congratulations to two fantastic friends of Fighting Blindness and wonderful ambassadors for our community. Greta Streimikyte and Orla Comerford competed in the Para Athletics World Championships, with both securing their places for the Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, in 2024.
Here is an interview with Greta after her brilliant performance in the 1500m T13 final at the Para Athletics World Championships 2023:
📸 Greta Streimikyte in action during the 1500 T13 Final on Day 3 of the Para Athletics World Championships.
✅ 4:33.27 – 4th place
✅ European Record
✅ Slot Secured for Team Ireland for Paris 24#TheNextLevel | #RaisingANation | #TeamIreand | #PARIS23 pic.twitter.com/dEEzpzttRk
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) July 11, 2023
Greta and Orla are both long-term ambassadors, friends and supporters of Fighting Blindness. We are so happy to see their success in the Para Athletics World Championships.
📸 Orla Comerford doing what she does best in the 100m T13 final! 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️
✅ 12.22 – 4th place (by 0.06 of a second)
✅ Slot secured for Team Ireland for Paris 24
✅ New personal best in her heat – 12.14#TheNextLevel | #RaisingANation | #TeamIreland | #PARIS23 pic.twitter.com/VB55KVh3uU
— Paralympics Ireland (@ParalympicsIRE) July 11, 2023
From all in Fighting Blindness, we wish the very best of luck to Greta and Orla for next year – we’re all behind you!