Athlete: Rory O'Connor
DOB: 13.03.1995
Home Town: Cardiff
Sport: Swimming
Class: 6 7 6
Disability: Congential Amelia
Years Involved in Swimming:
Inspiration: Igor Plotnikov, a world record holder in mens 100m backstroke S6.
What do you hope to achieve in your sporting career?
Rory would hope to be a strong competitor at the Paralympics 2012 & go on to compete at competitions in 2016.
Hobbies and Interests: In his spare time Rory likes playing football. He played for Marlborough Sports FC for three seasons in the Cardiff league.
Rory also enjoys street football where ever and when ever. Rory said,
“you would be suprised how many swimmers make great footballers and how many coaches & SD Officers resort to anything to stop them scoring, like pushing them into hedges!” (wink!)
