Mona McSharry is Overcome with Joy and Disbelief in Emotional Post-100 Breast Interview

Ireland’s Mona McSharry was a bundle of emotions and hardly able to contain her excitement during a post-race interview following her bronze medal-winning performance in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke final. 

“I think there was a moment on the podium where I just started tearing up and that’s when it was like, ‘oh shit, this is really happening’, and it’s just, it’s unbelievable,” McSharry said.

“It’s been a lot of hard work, and I think there’s always been a little bit of doubt you know, do I really belong at the top, and you know, this, this proves it!”

McSharry went on to talk about how the most important aspect of the sport to her is having fun and enjoying these exciting moments surrounded by community.

“Honestly, regardless of the result, just even being able to compete at this level, and, like, confidently be in with a chance of you know, medaling and then actually medaling, is just – it’s what sport is about, those really tight races and just having fun, and sometimes it’s hard ‘cause you’re so nervous to really have fun, but I mean that’s the most important part and just soaking up these moments.”

McSharry’s performance in the 100 breast secured Ireland its first Olympic medal in swimming since 1996.

You can see her full interview below.

Mona McSharry Post-Race Interview

 

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BillPark
3 months ago

Mona just continue to have fun n getterdone

VFL
3 months ago

Yeah Mona!!! So freakin excited!!

NornIron Swim
3 months ago

I know you have to say “1st medal since 1996” but in reality it’s Ireland’s 1st ever medal in swimming at the Olympics.

MASSIVE congratulations on a historic swim Mona!

Yikes
3 months ago

What a charming interview

Alex
3 months ago

Congrats Mona! Well done

OHSwammer18
3 months ago

Mona McSharry may be one of my favorite stories of the meet. Typically you see emotional reactions to winning medals, but man, it’s so clear from her and the Irish contingents reaction that this one means so much more to them all. What an incredible race to see!