Ireland could potentially have up to 10 swimmers competing in the World Swimming Championships in South Korea in July as the Irish Open meet, a worlds qualifier gala, came to a close at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Swimmers selected for the relays will be announced in the coming days, and many of those competitors will also be allowed to compete in individual events, even if they haven’t dipped under the required A qualifying standard. Cillian Melly took silver with UCD’s John Higgins in bronze. It was a good week for Hyland who not only landed three National titles, but who also broke two Irish senior records in the 200 Individual medley and 200 Butterfly. 18-year-old Emma Walsh from Templeogue was an impressive winner of the womens 100 fly title in 1.00.44. just point 21 of a second off the Irish senior record.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2019 18:22 UTC