Linda Kelly was Wexford’s only representative at this year’s Paralympics held in Paris, France…
Linda Kelly was the pilot for paralympian, Katie-George Dunlevy. Linda Kelly, aged 30 from New Ross in County Wexford, took part. She acted as a pilot for the para-cycling event.
Cyclists with a visual impairment ride in tandem with a sighted guide, known as a pilot.
Both Kelly and Dunlevy secured Ireland’s first Gold medal in this year’s Paralympics. They secured the Gold in the Women’s B individual time trial.
They completed the course in 38.16.58, with Great Britain coming in second place.
It’s not the first time that the pair have seen the Gold medal draped around them either. On the road, Kelly won double gold at the 2023 UCI World Championships alongside Katie-George Dunlevy as well as overall victory in the UCI Para-cycling World Cup.
Wexford Weekly
This article was published by a member of the Wexford Weekly team.