Shane Ryan has had to pull out of the 100m back strokeIrish record holder and Rio Olympian Shane Ryan has been forced to withdraw from his specialist event, the 100m backstroke, at the Tokyo Games. According to a statement from Team Ireland Ryan’s decision to withdraw was based on "persistent shoulder pain that he has been experiencing, which is specific to this particular stroke". "The decision was made in consultation with the Team Ireland swimming and medical staff in Tokyo. He will, however, still compete in the men’s 100m butterfly and the men’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay," said the statement. His withdrawal from the 100m backstroke is a blow to the team, however.

Source: Irish Independent July 23, 2021 07:10 UTC