Irish Handcyclist Mark Rohan Wins Gold at the UCI Paracycling Road World Championships

Mark Rohan from Westmeath has added another gold medal to Ireland’s medal tally at the UCI Paracycling Road World Championships in Denmark, following Colin Lynch’s gold medal performance in this morning’s C3 time trial.

Rohan secured first place in the H1 time trial with an impressive time of 31.03.50 but was pushed hard by Koby Lion of Israel and Wolftand Schatteuer of Austria who finished second and third respectively. 

Mark who represented Westmeath footballers at U-21 level was involved in a road accident back in 2001 but has become one of Ireland’s best athletes and he has now confirmed his position as one of the world’s leading Paralympic athletes.

Since taking up handcycling, Mark has quickly become Ireland’s most successful Paracyclists, winning the H1 road race at the 2010 World Championships and all four events during the 2011 World Cup series.

Speaking after Mark’s race, Team Manager, Denis Toomey said, “Today has been a great day for Irish Paracycling and a fitting way for the team to mark International Paralympic Day. To win two gold medals during the opening day of the World Championships is unbelievable. Fingers crossed there is more to come. Mark is an outstanding and committed athlete and his hard work and dedication is paying off.”