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28th August 2021
10:24am BST

Speaking after their incredible win, Katie-George said: "I’m in a bit of shock, it is absolutely amazing.
"If someone said to me before that I would get a medal in the pursuit I would never have thought it in my wildest dreams. We were hoping to do a good ride and get a PB. To get that and a world record, I’m just speechless."
While Eve told RTE: "I think we did ourselves proud, we left nothing to chance, no stone was left unturned by our coach Neill (Delahaye) and Cycling Ireland. He made sure that we would get here in best possible form."
The girls had a few famous faces congratulating them on their win, with President Michael D. Higgins and gold medalist Kellie Harrington tweeting kind words.
https://twitter.com/Kelly64kg/status/1431493410871971842
https://twitter.com/PresidentIRL/status/1431503250633723915
Kellie said: "Ladies and Gents, two of my role models right here taking a beautiful Silver in the Paralympics #ParaCycling Eve & Katie"
While President Higgins said: "My warmest congratulations to Katie-George Dunlevy & Eve McCrystal who today won silver in the B 3000m Individual Pursuit, adding to their remarkable record when representing @TeamIreland."
It's been a great week for Ireland in the Paralympics after swimmer Ellen Keane took home the gold medal in the 100m breaststroke earlier this week.Explore more on these topics: