Team Ireland's medal haul is continuing to rise after an incredible day at the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Irish athletes secured a total of 14 medals (4 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze), on day four of competition.
They claimed the medals in athletics, equestrian, kayaking, swimming and tenpin bowling events, bringing the tally of medals to 57 (20 gold, 22 silver & 15 bronze), and counting.
Team Ireland are competing in 12 Olympic-style sports, representing 24 counties across the country.
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In athletics, there was medal success on the track, with Team Ireland runners making a big impression.
Brendan Maguire from Castlemartyr secured silver in the 400m, and Alan Power from Knocklyon in Dublin claimed bronze in the 5000m.
Speaking after his win, Brendan said:
“I am so happy that I have won a medal here at the Games. I was so nervous before my run but I settled into it, and decided I’d run the best I could, and thankfully it paid off. I am delighted, I just can’t believe it.”
Day five of the week long event has already got underway in Abu Dhabi this morning.
