Jason Smyth
# jason-smyth - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Ireland’s Jason Smyth, the world’s fastest Paralympian, left baffled by London snub
Despite being one of the London Games’ most outstanding performers, he’s not on the bill for the anniversary event.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 30 December, 2012
Here are our 44 favourite images of the London 2012 Paralympics
The past week and a half in London has been memorable for a number of reasons. Here are some of its defining images.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Essential Follows: Here are 50 other sports personalities to follow on Twitter
Aside from GAA, rugby and soccer, here are the athletes and sports journalists we recommend following.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Just rewards: Rob Heffernan named Athlete of the Year
The athlete has been recognised for his standout performance at the Olympics.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 16 September, 2012
The sporting tweets of the week: Rory meets a new friend
This week, Joey Barton gives his thoughts on Hillsborough and Jason Smyth weighs in on the debate over his nationality.
# jason-smyth - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Adjusted for population, Ireland came fourth in the Paralympics
We’ve crunched through the Paralympics medal table to reveal just how well Ireland really did…
# jason-smyth - Friday 7 September, 2012
Paralympic Village: Smyth secures iconic status
The sprinter, along with Mark Rohan and Catherine O’Neill, added to Ireland’s medal haul today.
Another world record! Jason Smyth claims gold in style
The Irish athlete recorded a time of 21.05 at the Olympic Stadium tonight.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Friday.
Paralympic Breakfast: Smyth set to chase double double
We also have news of the other Irish athletes in action as the Games’ end comes into sight.
# jason-smyth - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Jason Smyth safely through to 200m final in London
The 100m T13 champion even managed to ease up 20 metres from the line.
# jason-smyth - Monday 3 September, 2012
Top bracket: Smyth happy to be among sprinting elite
Derry’s gold medallist has espoused the advantages of training in the US before defending his 200 metre title this week.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 2 September, 2012
Taoiseach congratulates Paralympic athletes on winning gold
Enda Kenny said the athletes had “done their country, family and Team Ireland proud”.
# jason-smyth - Saturday 1 September, 2012
VIDEO: Jason Smyth takes 100m title in record time
Blink and you’ll miss him.
World’s fastest! Jason Smyth secures Ireland’s third gold at Paralympics
The Derry sprinter secured his second world record in two days to win his 100m event by more than half a second.
VIDEO: Relive Jason Smyth’s gold medal win at the 2008 Paralympics
Ahead of his big event tonight, here’s a chance to look back on the Irish athlete’s moment of glory in Beijing.
# jason-smyth - Friday 31 August, 2012
Paralympic breakfast: 2008 gold medalist Smyth hoping for repeat performance
From an Irish perspective, there is also much anticipation surrounding the cycling events taking place today.
# jason-smyth - Thursday 30 August, 2012
Paralympics: Here’s who to follow on Twitter
We’ve got the Irish athletes who will be tweeting their way through the London Games over the next week and a half.
# jason-smyth - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
‘Inspirational’ Paralympics to open in London tonight
Cyclist Cathal Miller will lead the 49 Irish athletes into the Olympic Stadium for tonight’s sold-out opening ceremony.
# jason-smyth - Saturday 25 August, 2012
VIDEO: Jason Smyth, the fastest Paralympian on the planet
The Derry sprinter tells his inspiring story ahead of next week’s London Games.
# jason-smyth - Friday 6 July, 2012
Stars come out for National Track and Field Championships
This weekend is the last chance saloon for those Irish athletes still hoping to achieve the Olympic “A” Standard.
# jason-smyth - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Athletics round-up: Gregan triumphs, Cuddihy disqualified in Helsinki
Meanwhile, Double Para-Olympian champion Jason Smyth finished seventh in his semi-final this evening.
European Championships: Smyth hits the ground running in Helsinki
Derry’s Jason Smyth got his European Championships off to a flying start, securing automatic qualification for the 100m semi-finals.
# jason-smyth - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Britton named in Irish squad for European Championships
Deirdre Ryan and Derval O’Rourke won’t compete in Helsinki in order to focus on their own Olympic preparations.
# jason-smyth - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
Sports Council announce €10.5m funding for Irish athletes in 2012
The Irish Sports Council today revealed details of a “very significant investment package for our top athletes” ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
# jason-smyth - Tuesday 18 October, 2011
Smyth credits Gay with Olympic improvement
Irish Olympic and Paralympic athlete Jason Smyth has credited the assistance of his winter training partner, sprinter Tyson Gay, with his rapid improvement in recent seasons.
# jason-smyth - Sunday 28 August, 2011
The sports week in pictures
From Shamrock Rovers’ exploits in Belgrade to the world’s highest-paid footballer, enjoy our look back at the best images from the week in sport.
# jason-smyth - Saturday 27 August, 2011
Daegu days: Cuddihy best of the Irish as the Worlds get underway
Here’s everything you need to know about Day One at the IAAF World Championships.
# jason-smyth - Saturday 13 August, 2011
The sports week in pictures
Every week we flick through the best images from the sporting week.
# jason-smyth - Thursday 17 February, 2011
Show me the money: Sports Council announces funding for 2011 season
Around €7.8million will be invested in the country’s high-performance athletes ahead of the London Olympics next year.
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