Walshe Storms into IM Final in New Irish Record

Ellen Walshe is through to the 200m Individual Medley Final on the opening night of racing at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after an Irish Record swim.

Walshe, swimming in the first semi-final, took close to half a second off her Irish Record of 2:10.92 from the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, touching third in her semi-final in 2:10.49. The time saw Walshe secure the eighth and final place in Monday’s 200m Individual Medley Final at 1.20pm (IRL).

Speaking after the race the Templeogue swimmer said ‘It was a good fight down the last 50 anyway. I knew there was two girls beside me, like super competitive, so I just tried to get my hand on the wall. I couldn’t really see across the line, but, yeah, I kind of really want to go under 2:10, but I might have the opportunity to do it again tomorrow.’

After confirmation of her place in the Final, the 23-year-old added ‘It definitely wasn’t on the cards to get a final swim in it, so I’ll take it and hopefully there’s a little bit more there tomorrow night, so happy enough.’

On Monday, four Irish swimmers will take to the blocks for the first time in Singapore. Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry makes her first international appearance since the Paris Games in the 100m Breaststroke. Danielle Hill and John Shortt compete in the 100m Backstroke events, while Evan Bailey makes his World Championships (LC) debut in the 200m Freestyle.

Schedule – Day 1 Heats Sunday 27^th July

Schedule – Day 2 Heats Monday 28^th July

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