It was fantastic to have athlete Liam Foley visit our school on numerous occasions this year. Liam competed in this year's Sport Union for Athletes with Down Syndrome European Championships and is a gold medal winner!
The 26 year old competitor won gold in the 1500m event on Friday in 6:32 just beating the Italian athlete on the line. Being almost a lap distance away from the lead runner, Liam burst into life in the final lap, taking first place.
He also not only won the 800m race in 2:55 but also set a new European record in the event.
The triathlon event which included 100m, long jump and shot put saw Liam place fourth, just behind his teammate Fergus Cosgrove who won the bronze medal.
Liam's weekend success consisted of taking gold in the 1500m and making history with his new European record!
Liam came in to talk about his achievements and also opened our Nurture Room. thanks Liam, the children love to see you visit our school.
The 26 year old competitor won gold in the 1500m event on Friday in 6:32 just beating the Italian athlete on the line. Being almost a lap distance away from the lead runner, Liam burst into life in the final lap, taking first place.
He also not only won the 800m race in 2:55 but also set a new European record in the event.
The triathlon event which included 100m, long jump and shot put saw Liam place fourth, just behind his teammate Fergus Cosgrove who won the bronze medal.
Liam's weekend success consisted of taking gold in the 1500m and making history with his new European record!
Liam came in to talk about his achievements and also opened our Nurture Room. thanks Liam, the children love to see you visit our school.