Two-Time Paralympian & Paralympic Medalist
At just 19 years old, Róisín Ní Riain has already achieved remarkable success in her swimming career. Competing in the S13 category for visually impaired athletes, she won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. She also earned a bronze medal in the Women’s 200-meter Individual Medley. In recognition of her achievements, Róisín was awarded the Young Paralympian Award at the Paralympic Awards.
The Limerick native has excelled at the European Championships in 2024, where she secured two gold medals in the 100m backstroke and 100m breaststroke, as well as silver and bronze medals in the 100m butterfly and 400m freestyle.
On the world stage, Róisín has performed impressively at the World Para Swimming Championships, where she won the 100m backstroke and set a world record in the 200m backstroke. Additionally, at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships, she captured bronze medals in both the 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly S13 events.
Róisín made her Paralympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games when she was just 16 years old, reaching five finals. She trains with the elite swim team at the University of Limerick, under the coaching of John Szaranek, while also pursuing a degree in Science at the university.
