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Darragh McDonald

b. 1994

Irish swimmer

Athletics competitor Swimmer
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About Darragh McDonald

Born 1994. Darragh McDonald is an Irish athletics competitor and swimmer.

Darragh McDonald (born 1994) is a retired Irish swimmer. He competed in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, winning a silver medal in the 400m Freestyle. He also competed in the 2012 London Paralympic Games finishing first in the 400m Freestyle. He also held the title of world champion after winning the gold medal swim in the 2013 World Championships in Montreal.

McDonald retired from competitive sport in October 2015 after considerable conflict with the Irish Sports Council and Paralympics Ireland.

After graduating from University College Dublin with a degree in commerce, McDonald joined KPMG as a tax trainee in the Irish Office based in Dublin.

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Important facts

Born
13 June 1994, Gorey
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, swimmer
Nationality
Ireland, Irish people

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Darragh McDonald?

Irish swimmer

When was Darragh McDonald born?

Darragh McDonald was born on 13 June 1994 in Gorey.

What is Darragh McDonald's occupation?

Darragh McDonald is an athletics competitor and swimmer.

What nationality is Darragh McDonald?

Darragh McDonald is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Darragh McDonald

· Wikidata: Q5224232

· DBpedia: Darragh McDonald

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