Paralympic Council of Ireland Swim Team prepare for World Championships at the National Aquatic Centre

The IPC World Championships will take place in Eindhoven, Netherlands, from August 15th – 21st. The Irish Team, comprising of eight athletes across a range of ability groups, has been doing its final preparations at a training camp at the National Aquatic Centre this past week.

Paralympic Council of Ireland CEO, Liam Harbison, said “The World Championships is another milestone for our swimmers on the road to London 2012. After their success last year in the European Championships, we are very hopeful that they will build on this success.”

Speaking ahead of the Championships Team Manager Dave Malone said: “I have been working with the athletes towards the World Championships since my appointment as Head of Paralympic Swimming over a year ago. They have worked very hard over the last year. Eindhoven is the perfect showcase opportunity for them to display their talent.”

The Team members are: Matthew Bell, Stephen Campbell, Jonathan Cummings, James Hamilton, Ellen Keane, Gina Lourens, Jonathan McGrath, James Scully

The Irish Team support staff are: Dave Malone, Team Manager; James Laverty, Head Coach; Sandra Cole, Coach; Antonia Rossiter, Team Physiologist

The National Aquatic Centre would like to wish the team all our best…bring the medals home!!