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Orkney sprinter creates history with double gold at Island Games
Paterson, who sprinted for Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, smashed through the finish line in the 100m in 11.90 seconds.
It was the only sub-12 race at this year's Island Games, which is taking place in Orkney.
Orcadians have claimed seven medals so far with Paterson's two joined by three silvers and two bronze.
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Paterson came out on top against Shetland's Katie Dinwoodie and Guernsey's Abi Galpin in the 100m.
Dinwoodie then finished third in the 200m with Yyns Mon's Ffion Roberts claiming silver.
Rendall carried her medals with her throughout the week and was thrilled that Paterson could join her in an exclusive club.
The 2025 Island Games has been taking place since July 12 and runs until July 18, having been formally opened by Princess Anne.
24 islands take place in the competition including Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Falkland Islands and the Cayman Islands among others.
