Irish medal winners hoping to ride wave of positivity
European Aquatics Championship medal-winning duo Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry are hoping to ride the wave of positivity into October's World Cup series with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles also quickly coming into view.
Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry, the European Aquatics Championship medalists, are optimistic about the upcoming World Cup series and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Irish duo returned from Paris with five medals - Walshe's golds in the 200m and 400m individual medleys, and McSharry's silver and two bronze in the 100m, 50m, and 200m breaststroke events.
McSharry, who previously considered retirement after the 2022 Games, is now focused on LA28 and acknowledges that her newfound energy is a result of taking a break to refresh her mindset. Both athletes emphasize the importance of a strong support network and commitment for elite athletes, while highlighting the need for improved aquatic infrastructure in Ireland.
Despite the stark reality of limited public pools and high membership costs, Walshe and McSharry believe that with the right environment and dedication, anyone can thrive in swimming.
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