Bethany Firth earns bronze medal in S14 200m freestyle event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Bethany Firth captured a bronze medal in the women's S14 200m freestyle, finishing third in 2:07.63 at the Glasgow event. After a hiatus following the birth of her daughter Charlotte in August 2024, Firth returned to competition, admitting challenges in the freestyle event. Despite not claiming gold, the medal holds personal significance as her first major win since becoming a mother. Firth noted how her daughter's presence inspired her performance, allowing her to overcome mental hurdles during the race. She aims to balance her athletic career with motherhood as she considers future competitions, including the LA Olympics.
- •Firth finishes with a time of 2:07.63 in the freestyle event.
- •The medal is her first major achievement since August 2024.
- •Firth drew inspiration from her daughter Charlotte during the race.
- •She aims to navigate motherhood alongside her swimming career.
- •Firth broke her own world record in the S14 100m backstroke earlier this month.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Daughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal
- 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Daughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal
"Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.
"Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:17 PMDaughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal
Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 9:16 PMDaughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal
Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.
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