European Aquatics C'ships: Cullen and Kelly make semis
Lottie Cullen has progressed to the semi-finals of the Women's 200m Backstroke at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris, while Jack Kelly did likewise in the Men's 100m Breaststroke.
Jack Kelly and Lottie Cullen secured semi-final spots at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Kelly improved upon his national record, swimming the Men's 100m Breaststroke in 58.90 seconds, just behind Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi. Cullen posted a new personal best time of 2:12.22 in the Women's 200m Backstroke, finishing sixth in her semi-final but falling short of the final cut.
Custer, Liam Custer set a new Irish record by winning his 400m IM heat in 4:22.57. Rosaline Phelan won her 100m Freestyle heat, but Ireland's athletes did not advance to the semi-finals in most events.
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