Team Ireland has won their first gold medals at the Special Olympic games in LA.
One of the day's winners, Kirsty Devlin from Belfast, came out on top in Rhythmic Gymnastics. This is the athlete's second gold medal.
Kirsty's mother Elizabeth was overjoyed watching her daughter collect her medals:
"I’m absolutely so proud – the tears were in my eyes, watching Kirsty. She’s just amazing. The whole family is so proud of her,"
57 year old Peter Malynn was awarded the gold medal after winning the final of the singles bocce competition, a sport similar to bowls.
CEO of Special Olympics Ireland, Matt English, was pleased with Ireland's successful day at the games:
"It’s fantastic to secure the first gold medals and the excitement is palpable both here in LA and at home. The atmosphere in every venue has been fantastic and the travelling Irish support is certainly helping our athletes rise to the occasion. I know that everyone at home is cheering on every medal and personal best and joining us in celebrating this fantastic event."
