Here we go! Largs Paralympian Abby Kane is hoping to make waves in Rio and return with a silver medal.
That is the fervent hope of Abby's coach Sharon McIntyre who has given an exclusive interview with the Largs News as the country gets ready to back our Abby.
As the 2016 games kick off on Wednesday (today), our Abby is the youngest UK participant in Team GB, and is aiming for success after an emotional send-off at Largs Academy last week.
Sharon said: "It was difficult for Abby as she didn't want to leave her pals or her school mates, and she was a wee bit tearful. It has been a rollercoaster during recent weeks with preparations, media commitments, and everything else. It has just been manic - there haven't been enough hours in the day!"
Abby's first 400m freestyle swim will be on Monday 12 September with the heats taking place at around 1.30pm UK time, and her second 50m freestyle swim will be on Wednesday 14 September 1.30pm GMT, and the final 100m backstroke takes place on Saturday 17th at 1.30pm. The finals of each event are due to start at around 10.30pm. Sharon added: "I hope everyone stays up on the evening of Saturday 17th to watch Abby in her big backstroke swim - we need all the support! We are aiming for a silver medal for Abby, and all the preparations have now been done, and now it is all out of my hands until I get to Rio to see her."
Sharon is travelling to Rio and will get the opportunity to have two meetings with Abby as part of her final preparations, as the exciting builds, and Abby fever sweeps Largs. 
Abby joined her swimming team and all the other Paralympians as they left London on Saturday for Rio under the Team GB banner, and Sharon is flying over on Wednesday of this week, as Abby prepares for the swim of her life.
Sharon from West Kilbride is one of two coaches heading out to Rio to support Abby, who broke the British record in the 100m backstroke S13 at the Paralympic trials in April.
The teenager has Stargardt disease, which leads to progressive sight deterioration. She said: “My eyesight is 6/60, so what other people can see from 60 metres I can only see from six – but I appreciate the sight that I have.
“I’m excited and nervous as Rio approaches but I’m just going to do my best. It’s all part of the experience.”
Abby has already made a number of tv appearances including Channel Five News and is due to appear on Wednesday evening's 'The One Show', as well as various newspaper articles and radio broadcasts..
Abby's family are heading out to Rio on Friday to support her in her medal dream, including mother Karen, brother Fraser and girlfriend Jordyn, gran and grandpa Alec and Joyce.
Karen said: "Abby is staying on the 16th floor of the GB House at the Athletes Village. It is quite nerve-wracking, but she is excited. One of the older girls, Jessica Jane MBE, is treating her like a sister and looking after her which is great.
"I am nervous and haven't a clue how she is going to do, and how she is going to cope with the changes in the environment. It is a big ask, and it is all about getting prepared now and getting ready for the swims.
Abby turned 13 last month, and all eyes will be on her for the backstroke event where the Largs teen is considered to be among the top four in the world. All the swimming will be broadcast on Channel Four's Paralympics coverage.
Karen added: "Abby really appreciated all her good luck means and it does mean an awful lot to her, and she values the local support and it goes a long way for her."