Jason Smyth Retires Undefeated

Sport Ireland would like to wish the very best to Iconic Irish Paralympian Jason Smyth as he announces his retirement from Para Athletics.

Irish Paralympian Jason Smyth has today announced his retirement from Para Athletics. The Derry native has decided to hang up his spikes after a golden career that spanned three decades and included four Paralympic Games including Beijing (2008), London (2012), Rio de Janeiro (2016) and Tokyo (2021). The 35 year old Paralympic and World Champion retires having never lost a competitive Para Athletics event throughout his entire career.

Jason Smyth is the acclaimed “Fastest Paralympian on the Planet”, with a glittering career which saw him win gold medals in every event in which he competed including six gold medals at the Paralympic Games in the 100m and 200m events. He also claimed 8 Gold medals at World Championships 6 gold medals at European Championships and a gold at the World Indoor Championships over 60 metres.

Jason will continue to be a hugely positive influence on Irish Paralympic Sport away from the track as he will be joining the staff at Paralympics Ireland where he will take up the roll of Strategy Manager with the organisation, a position he will take up with immediate effect.

"Everyone at Sport Ireland would like to congratulate Jason on a remarkable and historic career. Through his tremendous achievements, he has become one of the greatest athletes in the world and will be remembered as one of the greatest Irish athletes ever. I am delighted that Jason will continue to play a role in sports in Ireland as he brings his experiences and expertise to a new role with Paralympics Ireland." Una May CEO Sport Ireland

Director of High Performance Paul McDermott noted: "Jason is among the finest athletes Ireland has ever produced. Over 18 years, he has won 21 gold medals and retires undefeated. It has been a pleasure to follow his record-breaking career and we wish Jason every success in his future career with Paralympics Ireland."

Jason Smyth’s Career Highlights

Paralympic Games

Beijing 2008         T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

London 2012       T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

Rio 2016               T13 100m Gold Medal

Tokyo 2020          T13 100m Gold Medal

World Championships

Assen 2006          T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

Lyon 2013            T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

Doha 2015           T13 100m Gold Medal

London 2017       T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

Dubai 2019          T13 100m Gold Medal

European Championships

Espoo 2005          T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

Swansea 2014     T12 100m Gold Medal       T12 200m Gold Medal

Berlin 2018          T13 100m Gold Medal       T13 200m Gold Medal

World Indoor Championships

Bollnas 2006        T13 60m Gold Medal