Flogas are thrilled to be sponsoring Team Ireland for the Paris Olympics 2024. We believe all our athletes are champions, whether they secure a place on the podium or not. But how many athletes will be travelling to Paris and how many medals can we expect Team Ireland to bring home? Check below to find out more about Ireland's medal hopefuls and keep track of those who have already booked their place in the Paris 2024 Games.
Some of Ireland's medal chances in Paris 2024
Athletics
Ciara Mageean, Flogas Ambassador and middle distance track star athlete is a strong contender for a medal in Paris this Olympic Games. After finishing 4th in the World Championships in Hungary this year, Mageean will be looking to move up and take her place on the winners’ podium in Paris. Another strong Irish hopeful is Irish 200m record holder, Tallaght’s Rhasidat Adeleke who has been causing a stir on the US college circuit.
Rugby 7s
Ireland has two chances of Olympic rugby medals, with both the mens’ and womens’ teams having qualified for Paris. Flogas are proud to have mens’ Rugby 7s star Jordan Conroy as our ambassador. With more time to prepare than they had for Tokyo 2020 and Ireland always a strong contender in rugby 15s, the team are hoping to capitalise on this and bring a medal back to Ireland.
Boxing
Ireland has always excelled at boxing in the Olympics and 2024 looks to be no different, with the Tokyo 2020 gold winner Kellie Harrington returning to Paris in search of a repeat performance. Looking to surpass even the legendary status of Irish boxing stars such as Katie Taylor and Michael Carruth, Harrington will be looking to finish her career on a high with a second gold medal from Paris, and is certainly in a strong position to do well. The squad also includes medal hopefuls Aoife O’Rourke, Michaela Walsh, Jack Marley and Dean Clancy.
Golf
Golf made its Olympic reapperance in 2016 after 112 years, having not been included since 1904. Each country is limited to 4 players, with Ireland's contingent most likely to be filled by golfing legends Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire. After the disappointment of Tokyo 2020, Rory McIlroy will be fired up to be on the podium in Paris this year, along with teammate Shane Lowry, who has prioritised his focus on his upcoming Olympic Games performance.
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Swimming
Irish swimming sensation Daniel Wiffen made a name for himself - and gained world recognition for Irish swimming - with stunning performances in the World Aquatic Championships in Doha in February, winning gold in the 800m and 1500m mens' freestyle, smashing Irish records and securing his place on the Irish Olympics team. Many international swim experts have tagged Wiffen as a favourite to win gold in Paris this summer.
Gymnastics
Tokyo 2020 was a frustrating Games for some Irish athletes, and none more so than Rhys McClenaghan, who had been hotly tipped for a medal at his first Games. His consistency in world performances, confidence and early qualification make Paris 2024 look like a more likely medal prospect for the Co. Down man.
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Rowing
The ever modest Paul O'Donovan, regarded widely as one of Ireland's greatest athletes will be looking to make it three medal winning Olympics in a row in Paris 2024. His partnership with Fintan McCarthy in lightweight double sculls has proven to work well, and with the 2020 bronze winning team of Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty also qualified, Ireland will be looking to increase its medal tally.
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| Name | Placed | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhasidat Adeleke | Athletics - Womens' 200m | 22.36 | |
| Rhasidat Adeleke | Athletics - Womens' 400m | 49.55 | |
| Ciara Mageean | Athletics - Womens' 1500m | 3:55.87 | |
| Sarah Healy | Athletics - Womens' 1500m | 3:59.68 | |
| Sophie O'Sullivan | Athletics - Womens' 1500m | 4:02.15 | |
| Sarah Lavin | Athletics - Womens' 100mH | ||
| Fionnuala McCormack | Athletics - Womens' Marathon | 2:26.19 | |
| Andrew Coscoran | Athletics - Mens' 1500m | 3:30.42 | |
| Brian Fay | Athletics - Mens' 5000m | 3:01.40 | |
| Mona McSharry | Swimming - Womens' 100m Breaststroke | ||
| Ellen Walshe | Swimming - Womens' 200m Individual Medley | ||
| Daniel Wiffen | Swimming - Mens' 800m Freestyle | ||
| Daniel Wiffen | Swimming - Mens' 1500m Freestyle | ||
| Aifric Keogh and Fiona Murtagh | Rowing - Womens' Pair | ||
| Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney | Rowing - Mens' Pair | ||
| Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan | Rowing - Mens' Lightweight Doubles | ||
| Aoife Casey and Margaret Cremen | Rowing - Womens' Lightweight Doubles | ||
| Zoe Hyde and Alison Bergin | Rowing - Womens' Doubles | ||
| Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch | Rowing - Mens' Doubles | ||
| Womens' Rugby 7s Team | Rugby - Womens' 7s | ||
| Mens' Rugby 7s Team | Rugby - Mens' 7s | ||
| Michaela Walsh | Boxing - Womens' Feather | ||
| Kellie Harrington | Boxing - Womens' Light | ||
| Aoife O'Rourke | Boxing - Womens' Feather | ||
| Jude Gallagher | Boxing - Mens' Feather | ||
| Dean Clancy | Boxing - Mens' Lightweight | ||
| Jack Marley | Boxing - Mens' Heavyweight | ||
| Rhys McClenaghan | Gymnastics - Mens' Pommel |
