Team Ireland’s men’s judo competitor
“In different times, I would have been one of the guys who should medal here. Given the circumstances, there is not so much I could hope for,” said a disappointed Fletcher in his post-fight interview with RTE.
“It was a case of get yourself as fit as possible and go really. It is hard to think about that performance at the moment. It could have been a lot worse, but I felt good.
“We got me into good shape. It is just tough. I am hugely proud to represent Ireland. I have loved every moment of it. Team Ireland have been so good to me. I couldn’t have had better support.”
5 moments which changed Irish Olympic history rte.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rte.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The life and achievements of legendary Kanturk Olympian Dr Pat O Callaghan will enter the spotlight in a fascinating documentary that will be aired on TG4 next Wednesday night.
Laochra Thar Lear (Heroes Abroad) celebrates Ireland s significant Olympic achievements in the first 60 years of the modern games, from John Boland s almost-accidental wins in tennis in 1896 to Ronnie Delaney s record-breaking run to gold at the 1956 Melbourne games.
But Ireland s Olympic story is about more than just sport.
It is a story of politics, colonialism and partition. It is also a story of lifelong friendships, national pride and victory against all the odds.
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