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Jordan Lee arrives in Tokyo ahead of Paralympic Games

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Killarney Valley athlete Jordan Lee. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Killarney high jumper Jordan Lee has arrived in the Far East after being selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming Paralympic Games, which will run from August 24 to September 5 in Tokyo.

On Monday, the talented Killarney Valley AC athlete was named as part of the eight-person athletics team that has now linked up with the other 21 Irish competitors across various disciplines. The Irish team left for Japan on Wednesday.

Lee’s selection for the Games is the culmination of three years of hard work alongside his coach, Tomás Griffin, and the Kerryman will be hoping to fulfil his potential on the international stage.

The 21-year-old has already enjoyed remarkable success in his sport in a short period of time. He claimed a bronze medal at the European Para Athletics Championships in 2018 and finished fourth at the same event this year, jumping a championship record and season’s best of 1.87m in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Lee spoke of his disappointment after the latter performance, but it must be said that the field was strong. Now he has an opportunity to show what he can do on the biggest stage of all.

Lee expressed his excitement following his call-up on Monday, taking to Instagram to share the good news. “I am officially selected for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games!” he wrote. “Delighted and thrilled to be selected for my first Games. Massive thank you for everybody who has helped me on my journey so far. My coach Tomás Griffin, my club Killarney Valley AC, and my sponsors Kelliher’s Garage, Circle K and PepTalk.

“Tokyo, let’s be having you!”

The Games will feature 539 events across 22 sports at 21 venues. Athletics events will take place from Friday, August 27 to Sunday, September 5.

Lee’s event, the T47 high jump, will get underway on Sunday, August 29 at 11am GMT.

Lee’s track and field teammates on Team Ireland include sprinters Jason Smyth (competing in his fourth Paralympic Games and seeking his sixth gold medal) and Orla Comerford (second Games), 2016 gold-medal-winner Michael McKillop (1500m) and 2016 silver-medal-winner Niamh McCarthy (discus).

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