Barry McClements Shines with Silver | Belfast News

Barry McClements just shattered records and claimed silver in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S9 at the Commonwealth Games — his first medal in the event and a personal best time. Four years after becoming Northern Ireland’s first medalist at the Games with bronze, he’s now a force to be reckoned with, outpacing top Australian swimmers in a race he called “perfect.” Born without his right leg, Barry started swimming at ten, waking up at four a.m. for training, driven by a simple dream. His family — especially his dad, who drove him to early practices, and his parents and little brother cheering from the stands — stood by him every step of the way. Even a missed wedding was made up for with a heartfelt congratulations to his aunt. Now, with Northern Ireland’s medal tally boosted, Barry’s celebrating his hard-earned victory — and taking a well-deserved summer break. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50666bd2ef1eb95d