Mona McSharry Wins Bronze, Wiffen Breaks Record

Mona McSharry has become a significant figure in Irish swimming, securing a bronze medal in the women's 100m breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking Ireland's first Olympic swimming medal since Michelle Smith in 1996. McSharry set a new personal best and Irish record of 1:05.51 in the semi-final, before finishing third in the final with a time of 1:05.59. Additionally, she has qualified for the semi-finals in the women's 200m breaststroke, continuing her impressive performance at the Games. Daniel Wiffen also made history by winning gold in the men's 800m freestyle, breaking the Olympic record in the process, while other Irish athletes like Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh faced mixed results in their respective events. McSharry, Wiffen, and Ellen Walshe are part of a new generation of Irish swimmers showing promise for future competitions.