Jason Smyth: Paralympic great honoured in village of birth

Jason Smyth: Paralympic great honoured in village of birth

Sprinter Jason Smyth was unbeaten during a 17-year career and was Paralympic sport's fastest man until 2021.

Eglinton honours athletics champion Jason Smyth

Visitors to Eglinton Village will be greeted on arrival from today with a new welcome sign paying tribute to local hero and gold medal winning athlete Jason Smyth. The sign was unveiled by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, who joined Jason and his family to share in the special moment. Mayor McHugh took the opportunity to pay tribute to Jason’s exceptional performance in the world of athletics, where he…