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McSharry Wins Silver as Ireland Breaks Several National Records in Paris

McSharry’s podium and new Irish marks point to improving international form and leave Jack Kelly and others set to contest more finals.

Overview

  • Mona McSharry took silver in the women's 100m breaststroke, clocking 1:05.41 to secure Ireland’s first medal of the European Aquatics Championships.
  • Jack Kelly lowered Irish times in both breaststroke events, setting a 58.90 national record to reach the 100m final where he finished seventh and posting 2:09.23 to qualify for the 200m final.
  • John Shortt finished seventh in the men's 200m backstroke final after qualifying from the semis, while Liam Custer set a new Irish record of 4:22.55 in the 400m individual medley but placed 17th and did not make the final.
  • Danielle Hill advanced to the 50m backstroke semi-finals and Lottie Cullen reached the 200m back semi-finals earlier in the meet, but several other Irish swimmers failed to progress from heats or relay rounds.
  • The results highlight a growing pool of talent for Swim Ireland, including recently eligible and US-born internationals, and set expectations for more final appearances over the remaining sessions.