Sabrina Lyn into second swimming final at Commonwealth Games
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- Jamaican swimmer Sabrina Lyn advanced to her second final at the Commonwealth Games, reaching the Women's 50m breaststroke final.
- Lyn finished third in her semi-final heat with a time of 31.13 seconds, which was the fifth best overall.
- She previously placed eighth in the 100m breaststroke final and will compete in the 50m breaststroke final on Tuesday.
Sabrina Lyn has secured a spot in her second swimming final at the Commonwealth Games, qualifying for the Women's 50m breaststroke final.
Lyn, who finished eighth in the 100m breaststroke final on Sunday, secured her place in the 50m breaststroke final by finishing third in her semi-final heat. Her time of 31.13 seconds was the fifth fastest overall.
Earlier in the day, Lyn also placed third in her first-round heat with a time of 31.19 seconds, which was the fifth best at that stage. The final is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:48 pm Jamaican time.
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