Ayrshire boccia ace wins European medal in final event before maternity leave
Ayrshire ace Kayleigh Brown steps away from boccia as a European medallist after bagging a bronze medal in the recent European Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
Kayleigh, who represented Team GB at the Paralympic Games last year is six months pregnant and will take a break from the sport to focus on family.
She defeated Jirina Kreibichová 6-0 in the BC2 female bronze medal match, having been defeated by eventual gold medalist Vivien Nagy in the semi final.
She said: 'Finishing my last competition before maternity on a high is a good place to be.
'Being six months pregnant came with some challenges but I'm really pleased with how I was able to adapt this week and push through, even when I've felt exhausted at times.
'My biggest achievement at this competition was not only winning a bronze medal but beating the Paris Paralympic Champion in the quarter-finals.
'Christina (Goncalves of Portugal) is an amazing boccia player so I was excited to play her and it's great to know that I can perform and beat the best in the world.
'I'm not sure what's next for me in boccia but for now I'm focussing on family and my husband Kevin and I can't wait to meet our baby boy in October.'
It's just the latest success for talented Kayleigh, who is a world record holder at seven different frame running distances.
Hamilton's Stephen McGuire picked up a double gold with victory in the BC4 individual and team events.
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