Orla Comerford wins gold at European Indoor Championships

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Irish sprinter Orla Comerford won gold in the 60m para event at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in the Netherlands. She finished with a time of 7.63 seconds, just shy of her personal best. Comerford gained recognition at the Paralympics last summer, where she won bronze in the T13 100m event. She has Stargardt's disease, affecting her central vision. This year marks the first inclusion of para races in the championships, highlighting a growing recognition of para athletics within the sport.


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