O'Donovan's status as one of Ireland's greatest ever sportsmen was solidified in Paris three weeks ago when he picked up a gold medal alongside Fintan McCarthy at his third-straight games.

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Speaking following his conferring at UCC today the 29-year-old native of Lisheen, in West Cork,  said that he always tries to stay as disciplined as possible.

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Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan won another gold medal for Ireland today.