Five of the Irish Team that travelled to the UK were in action today on day 1 of the Citi Para Swimming World Series in Sheffield.
Nicole Turner swam a season best in her heat posting a time of 3:11.31. There were personal bests in in the heats of this event also with Roisin Ni Riain clocking 2:30.75, Amy Sheridan 3:08.99 Siomha Brady 3:27.66 and Dearbhaile 3:55.89.
Both Nicole Turner and Roisin Ni Riain advanced to the finals of this event finishing in 10th and 8th place respectively. Turner shaved a second of her time from her heat swimming 3:09.57 in the final. Ní Riain also reduced her heat time by the smallest of margin completing the 200m in 2.29.66.
Amy Sheridan took to the pool for the 100m freestyle posting a time of 1:10.98 in her heat, a season best for the swimmer.
Citi Para Swimming World Series (Sheffield) Day 1 Results
Róisín Ní Ríain 200m Individual Medley Heat 2:30.75 Final 2.29.66 (8th place)
Nicole Turner 200m Individual Medley Heat 3:11.31 Final 3:09.57 (10th place)
Amy Sheridan 200m Individual Medley Heat 3:08.99
Siomha Brady 200m Individual Medley Heat 3:27.66
Dearbhaile Brady 200m Individual Medley Heat 3:55.89
Amy Sheridan 100m Freestyle Heat 1:10.98
