Post by Joey Joe-Joe Junior Shabadoo on Sept 3, 2012 22:21:52 GMT
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NENAGH athlete Sheila Gregan arrived home last week laden down with with honours following her medal-winning performances at the 7th European Transplant and Dialysis Games in Zagreb, Croatia.
Sheila, who works in the Nenagh branch of Ulster Bank, took two golds, one silver and two bronze medals at the Games. She put in fantastic performances in the swimming events, winning gold in the 50m and the 100m breaststroke.
She also took a silver in the 400m freestyle and shared a bronze medal with her colleagues on the relay.
And on the final day, she took another bronze, coming third in the 3k walk.
“I am so very proud to say the least. It hasn’t hit me yet. I would like to thank my donor for making this possible,” said Sheila following her success.
NENAGH athlete Sheila Gregan arrived home last week laden down with with honours following her medal-winning performances at the 7th European Transplant and Dialysis Games in Zagreb, Croatia.
Sheila, who works in the Nenagh branch of Ulster Bank, took two golds, one silver and two bronze medals at the Games. She put in fantastic performances in the swimming events, winning gold in the 50m and the 100m breaststroke.
She also took a silver in the 400m freestyle and shared a bronze medal with her colleagues on the relay.
And on the final day, she took another bronze, coming third in the 3k walk.
“I am so very proud to say the least. It hasn’t hit me yet. I would like to thank my donor for making this possible,” said Sheila following her success.