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4th Aug 2010Smyth Bows Out On A High

Jason Smyths inspiring run to the European Championships 100m Semi Final in recent days was the athletics headline grabber of the week, as the City of Derry Spartans speedster wrote his name majestically all over the media,locally,nationally and European wide as the first Paralympic athlete to compete successfully at a major mainstream championships.

His 10.46s semi final clocking gave him a very creditible fourth place finish,not bad for someone ranked a lowly joint 37th going into the Barcelona championships and he was the most sought after post race interviewee all week at the Olympic Stadium. His talent shone brightly on the track and his articulate modesty,equally so in the numerous interview rooms. He was a genuine star,doing his family,his coach,his club,his city and Irish athletics proud!

He plans a short break now before beginning preparations for the Commonwealth Games in October and no doubt he will return to a rousing welcome home to Eglinton--welcome back Jason,you were magnificent!

Gerry L