Olivia Breen: “Any kind of medal in Paris would be amazing” (VIDEO)

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Going into her fourth Paralympic Games, Loughborough University-based athlete Olivia Breen has eyes on another podium place.

Breen, 28, will compete in both the 100m T38 sprint and F38 long jump events in Paris and boasts a wealth of experience going into the Games, drawing on her vast experience of competing at the highest level.

Hinting at the potential of achieving a personal best at the Stade de France, Breen knows she’s also well-placed to medal.

“Any kind of medal would be amazing but obviously in Tokyo, I got a bronze so… a silver or any other medal would be amazing,” she told Loughborough Sport.

Experiencing her first Paralympic Games at just 16 years old (London 2020), Breen knows what to expect in the cauldron of competition. All being well, she’ll return to Loughborough with another medal for her growing collection.

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