Orla Comerford
Orla Comerford is a talented Irish para-athlete who specializes in sprinting events. At 27 years old, she has already made a name for herself in the world of para athletics, winning a bronze medal in the T13 100m at the Paris Paralympics. Recently, she showcased her exceptional speed by claiming a gold medal in the 60 meters at the European Indoor Championships, emphasizing the importance of inclusive events in athletics.
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Recent news mentions
Orla Comerford upgraded to gold in the T13 100m at the Para Athletics World Championships.
the top 25 moments of the year in women’s sport – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Orla Comerford became a world champion for the first time.
How Ireland’s sportswomen kept clearing impossibly high bars in 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Orla Comerford confirmed her stature as one of the female sprinters in para athletics by claiming her second gold medal at the World Championships in New Delhi.
Orla Comerford becomes double champion with 200m gold at World Para Athletics Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Orla Comerford produced an excellent victory in the Para Athletics mixed-class 100m.
Off-form Rhasidat Adeleke finishes fourth in Pre Classic 400m in Eugene – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Orla Comerford secured a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
Lack of facilities and high costs among barriers excluding people with disabilities from sport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Orla Comerford made the absolute most of the new inclusion of a mixed Para Athletics event at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands when winning the 60 metres in terrific style.
Ireland’s Orla Comerford wins 60m event at European Indoor Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Orla Comerford won a gold medal in the 60 metres at the European Indoor Championships.
Ireland’s Orla Comerford wins European Indoor Championships gold medal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08