Ellen Walshe wins second gold medal, McSharry into 50m breaststroke final

The Templeogue native will also line up in the women's 200 metres butterfly semi-finals just before 7pm. 
Ellen Walshe wins second gold medal, McSharry into 50m breaststroke final

Kenneth Fox

There has been more medal glory for Team Ireland at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris on Saturday.

Ellen Walshe has won a gold medal in the women's 200 metres individual medley.

The Dublin swimmer has now claimed two gold medals at the championships in Paris, following her victory in the 400 metres individual medley on Wednesday.

Daniel Wiffen had to make do with eighth place in the men's 15-hundred metres freestyle.

Tom Fannon finished in fifth in his 50 metres freestyle semi-final, meaning he has qualified for the final.

While Mona McSharry's medal hunt continues after she progressed from her 50 metres breaststroke semi-final.

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