A Derry mum has spoken of her pride as her daughter, who has Down Syndrome, completed her first triathlon over the weekend.
Jill McCallion, 30, had trained with Inclusively Fit, a fitness programme for those with learning disabilities and additional needs, since 2019 and took the challenge of a triathlon in her stride.
Jill's mum Sandra McDermott and personal trainer Sinead Lynch told MyDerry of the pride they felt for Jill during the challenge. "I was absolutely enormously proud, I know personally how much effort goes into a triathlon so to see Jill doing it and completing it with a smile on her face was absolutely incredible. That morning, Sinead and I were sick with nerves," she said.
