'Magic McSharry' - social reacts to Sligo's Mona McSharry Olympics success
Ireland's Mona McSharry celebrates with her bronze medal. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
It was a historic night for Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry on Monday when she secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.
McSharry beat Italy’s Benedetta Pinato to the post by just one-hundredth of a second in the 100m breaststroke final to earn a podium position.
The medal, which is Ireland's first in swimming since 1996, was also Team Ireland's first of this Paris Olympics.
The Grange native received plaudits from her county and beyond after her Olympics success - among those to pay tribute to the talented swimmer on social media was the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.
Congratulations to Mona McSharry on her wonderful achievement in winning an Olympic bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) July 29, 2024
Also commenting on McSharry's medal win was An Taoiseach Simon Harris who described the moment as "magic".
That’s was magic from Mona McSharry!
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 29, 2024
Unbelievable turn and technique at the halfway point and what a battle to the end to claim Team Ireland’s first medal. 🥇
Ireland is proud 🇮🇪 #Paris2024 #TeamIreland @TeamIreland pic.twitter.com/h5canue4Zk
Meanwhile, Team Ireland honoured their first medalist of this summer's Olympic Games.
You can do anything you put your mind to 💚#TeamIreland | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/dtACg63QhM
— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) July 29, 2024
