McSharry Claims Third Medal with 50m Breaststroke Bronze at European Championships

Mona McSharry concluded a highly successful European Aquatics Championships by clinching her third individual medal, a bronze in the 50m breaststroke final in Paris. The Irish swimmer touched the wall in a new national record time of 29.95 seconds, narrowly missing out on silver and gold. McSharry's performance in the 50m breaststroke followed her earlier achievements in the championship: a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke and a bronze in the 200m breaststroke. Her latest medal adds to a strong showing for Team Ireland, which has accumulated five medals so far in the competition. "That was amazing, the goal going in was a 29, a medal would be great," McSharry told RTÉ after her race. "The fact that I was able to get both, that first 25 just clicked. So I'm happy." She added that the relay swim earlier in the day had rejuvenated her, enabling her to perform well in the final. While McSharry celebrated her success, Ellen Walshe narrowly missed a medal in the 200m butterfly final, finishing just off the podium despite setting a national record. Tom Fannon also competed, placing sixth in the men's 50m freestyle final.

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That was amazing, the goal going in was a 29, a medal would be great. The fact that I was able to get both, that first 25 just clicked. So I'm happy.