Irish swimmers Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry delivered standout performances at the European Championships on Wednesday, with Walshe taking gold and McSharry earning silver, according to The Irish Times.
Walshe secured her gold medal in the women’s 400m individual medley, an event in which she had earlier qualified for the final in Paris, the newspaper reported. McSharry claimed her silver in the women’s 100m breaststroke final, a result also covered by the Irish Independent and RTÉ.
The Irish Examiner noted that while Walshe and McSharry reached the podium, fellow Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen did not medal at the competition. The exact details of Wiffen’s events and results were not specified in the available reporting.
The Irish Times provided live updates across both swimming and athletics throughout the day, with the gold and silver performances coming as highlights for the Irish team. The outcomes mark a strong showing for Irish swimming at the continental level, with two athletes finishing among the top three in their respective disciplines.
The reports did not include reaction from the athletes or coaches, nor did they specify the times recorded in either final. The European Championships are ongoing, and further events may offer additional opportunities for Irish competitors to add to their medal tally.
According to the Irish Examiner, the day’s results left Ireland with one gold and one silver, with no medal for Wiffen. The competition continues, and attention will likely turn to upcoming finals as the meet progresses.
