A South Kerry teenager who took up javelin throwing six months ago has won a medal in the discipline at the Special Olympics.
16-year-old Ryan Griffin from Tarmons, Waterville won silver in the mini-javelin event afternoon.
He’s the only Kerry member of Team Ireland who are taking part in the Special Olympics which is being held in Berlin.
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Ryan is a member of Skellig Stars club which he joined when he was six-years-old.
His father Adrian says great credit is due to them.
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Ryan’s father Adrian, mother Angela and brother Gavin are in Berlin to urge him and other members of Team Ireland on in the Special Olympics.
Adrian says it was a special moment to see him receive his medal.
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