The First and Deputy First Ministers have praised Northern Irish gold medal winning Paralympian Bethany Firth on her success at the games.
The Newtownards Swimmer won the gold in the 4x100m freestyle team relay at the Paralympic Games.
This is her fifth gold medal with Bethany now being called one of the best athletes that Northern Ireland has ever produced.
The victory came just one day after she achieved a silver medal in the 200m freestyle.
First Minister Paul Givan said: “This is Bethany’s fifth gold medal – an amazing total which further cements her status as one of the best athletes Northern Ireland has ever produced. Even more remarkable, this gold came the day after a silver medal win in the 200m freestyle.
"These tremendous accomplishments don’t come easily, and are no doubt built on countless hours of training and dedication. With more events yet to come for Bethany, and her fellow Paralympians, we’ll be applauding their progress back home.”
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said that this only adds to what is already a "remarkable sporting legacy".
She said: “Bethany is a world-class sportswoman and a real inspiration to aspiring athletes. I am so pleased that she continues to excel and is adding to what is a remarkable sporting legacy.
“This is a fantastic day for Bethany, her family and coaches. They should be rightly proud of everything she has achieved.
“I wish Bethany, and all our Paralympians, continued success in the remainder of the Games.”
Bethany still has two more medal opportunities, with the 200m IM SM14 on Tuesday and 100m Backstroke S14 on Thursday.
