European swimming and athletics live updates: Wiffen and McSharry among those going for medals

Irish athletes are poised to contend for medals at the European Championships, with strong performances expected in both swimming and athletics. Swimmers Mona McSharry and Daniel Wiffen are leading the charge, having qualified impressively for their respective finals.

McSharry, a previous Olympic medalist, qualified second for the women's 100m breaststroke final, while world junior champion Daniel Wiffen secured third place for the men's 800m freestyle final. Their finals are scheduled for this evening, representing significant medal opportunities.

Adding to the swimming excitement, Ellen Walshe has also secured a spot in the women's 400m individual medley final. She expressed delight at reaching the final, acknowledging the competitive field. Walshe's final is set to be a closely watched event.

On the track, Rhasidat Adeleke and Lauren Roy will compete in the women's 200m semi-finals, aiming to advance to the final. Earlier, 19-year-old John Shortt will race in the men's 200m backstroke final, showcasing the depth of Irish talent across multiple disciplines.

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I’m delighted to be into a final tonight. It is going to be a stacked final tonight, so we’ll have to see how we play it.