Mairead Berry

Mairead Berry (born 1975) is a former Irish Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events.[1][2]

Mairead Berry
Personal information
BornCoolock, Ireland
Sport
Country Ireland
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classS2
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Ireland
Paralympic Games
2000 SydneyWomen's 100m freestyle S2
1992 BarcelonaWomen's 50m backstroke S2
1996 AtlantaWomen's 50m backstroke S2
2000 SydneyWomen's 50m backstroke S2
2000 SydneyWomen's 50m freestyle S2
World Championships
1994 MaltaWomen's 50m backstroke S1-2
1994 MaltaWomen's 50m freestyle S1-2
1998 ChristchurchWomen's 50m backstroke S2
1998 ChristchurchWomen's 50m freestyle S2
1998 ChristchurchWomen's 100m freestyle S2

In 2001, Berry officially launched and named a 50,000-ton ship, MV Ulysses at a special ceremony Dublin Port.[3][4]

References

  1. "Mairead Berry - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 25 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Murray, Colm (4 November 2000). "From miracle baby to golden girl of Paralympics 2000". The Irish Times.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. MacGinty, Karl (15 January 2001). "Berry determined to keep on pushing the boat out". Independent.ie.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Ulysses: The biggest cruiseferry in the world". Seaview Ferries. 25 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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