Bethany Firth

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Commonwealth Games: Bethany Firth wins first gold for NI (Northern Ireland World)

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Joy for Northern Ireland as Firth claims gold while Wiffen takes silver ... (The42)

Paralympic and World Champion Firth lead from start to finish in the women's 200m freestyle S14.

Hill had an impressive week, with four semi-finals, three finals and a new Irish record in the 50m freestyle, reiterating her position as Ireland’s fastest ever female swimmer. In the 50m Backstroke Final, Danielle Hill closed out her Games with a seventh-place finish in 28.29 seconds. The double Olympic champion said: “Finally, six silvers and one gold. The big number seven this week, which is so special. “Silvers are incredible. Wiffen took almost six seconds off his Irish record to win silver.

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History-maker Bethany Firth defies pressure to snatch ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Firth, 26, was in full control as she stormed to the women's S14 200m freestyle title to add Commonwealth glory to the Paralympic, world and European golds she ...

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Bethany Firth: Winning gold for Northern Ireland 'means the most' (Belfast Newsletter)

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“I felt a lot of pressure,” she said. “She is definitely an inspiration, an inspiration for Northern Ireland and she promotes us so much. “I have represented Great Britain for so many years so it was actually nice to come out here and have the Northern Ireland flag on my hat.

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'She couldn't swim until she was 13': Bethany Firth's proud mum on ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Commonwealth swimming champion Bethany Firth's mum has spoken of her huge pride at watching her daughter secure a gold medal.

"They do so much for me and I love them so much, I hope I make them proud.” “I laughed and said ‘but she can’t swim’.” "Bethany couldn't swim until she was 13 and here we are, 13 years later with all these medals and people actually knowing her name,” she said.

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History-maker Bethany Firth defies pressure to snatch ... (Yahoo News UK)

History-maker Bethany Firth revelled in defying the pressure to complete her full set of major golds on a fantastic night for Northern Ireland that produced ...

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Bethany Firth planning overdue honeymoon after claiming ... (Belfast Live)

The Seaforde swimmer is celebrating once again after dominating at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday night.

“I have represented Great Britain for so many years so it was actually nice to come out here and have the Northern Ireland flag on my hat. “There are a lot of sacrifices and a lot of dedication, my family, my husband they sacrifice so much for me to be able to do this and to do it at such a high level and no one sees the hard grit that goes into getting the medal but it is all definitely worth it in the end.” “I didn’t know she was presenting the medal until I saw her and it made it so so special, she is definitely and inspiration an inspiration for Northern Ireland and she promotes us so much," Firth said.

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Commonwealth Games 2022: Bethany Firth on the key behind ... (Belfast Live)

Firth, 26, was in full control as she stormed to the women's S14 200m freestyle title to add Commonwealth glory to her Paralympic, world and European golds.

“I was so touched when I saw her there and to be presented by her… “I was under so much pressure as this would give me the full collection, I have Paralympic, world and European gold. “I can finally go on honeymoon now! A massive PB again, we just keep building. I can finally enjoy some time off.” She said: “There is more in me.

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