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Paralympic Legend Misses Out On Tokyo Medal

Michael McKillop finished eighth in the T-37/38 1,500 metres

Michael McKillop says he's "devastated" to have not won a medal at his final Paralympic Games.

The four-time champion finished in eighth-place in the T-37/38 1,500 metres final in Tokyo.

McKillop says he's privileged to have worn the Irish vest for 16 years.

Pat O'Leary narrowly missed out on a medal in finishing fifth in the the V-L-3 Canoe final.

Mary Fitzgerald was sixth in the F-40 Shot Put while Phil Eaglesham took 15th place in the R-9 Rifle Shooting

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