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Mary Fitzgerald (athlete)

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Mary Fitzgerald
Personal information
Born (1999-08-11) 11 August 1999 (age 25)
Kilkenny, Ireland
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAchondroplasia
Disability classF40
EventShot put
ClubGowran Athletics Club
Medal record
Representing  Ireland
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Bydgoszcz Shot put F40

Mary Fitzgerald (born 11 August 1999) is an Irish Paralympic athlete who competes in international track and field competitions. She is a European bronze medalist in shot put and has competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics but did not medal.[1][2][3]

Fitzgerald is also a pediatric occupational therapist and is an ambassador for Enable Ireland, an Irish disability services provider that supports disabled people.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mary Fitzgerald - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Mary Fitzgerald - Paralympics Ireland". Paralympics Ireland. 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Mary Fitzgerald takes bronze at European Para Athletics Championships". today.fm. 2 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Enable Ireland Ambassador Mary Fitzgerald". Enable Ireland. 5 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Joanne O'Riordan: Mary Fitzgerald an inspirational figure for those who dare to dream". The Irish Times. 19 January 2023.