 | John Twomey
Event: 2-Person Keelboat - SCUD
Classification: F53
Disability: Wheelchair User - Spinal Injury
DOB: 7/07/55
Place of Birth: Cork | Sailing Update
In the final day's racing for the two Irish crews at the sailing regatta in Qingdao. The Sonar crew led by Paul McCarthy finished eleventh in both races 10 and 11 which secured them a ninth place finish overall. Skud crew; Amy Kelehan and John Twomey finished tenth and ninth in races 9 and 10 respectively. With the final race in their series cancelled due to delays earlier in the week, the Skud crew finished in tenth position overall.
Speaking from Qingdao, Irish Team Manager Denis Kiely said: "This fleet was of the highest standard with any one of the top five boats capable of winning gold. The standard of sailing was exceptional. Paul and his crew had expectations of finishing in a higher position but it wasn't to be.
Kiely continued: "Amy and John in the Skud were happy with their performance during this regatta, they met their expectations. It was a fantastic experience that will stand to them all as they move forward."
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