Shortt Through to 50m Backstroke Final at World Juniors

Ireland’s John Shortt adds bronze medal to haul at World Junior Championships

18-year-old finishes third in 50m backstroke final to add to his gold from the 100m

Shortt through to 50m backstroke final at World Juniors

A day after claiming gold in the 100m backstroke at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, John Shortt was back in the pool in the 50m backstroke, where he advanced to the final.

John Shortt wins 50m Backstroke bronze at World Championships on same day as Leaving Cert results

Galway teenager followed up his 100m gold in Romania from earlier in the week.

Carrington breaks more records, misses final

TTO SWIMMER Liam Carrington broke a national record but just missed out on a final spot for the Men’s 50m backstroke yesterday, finishing ninth overall when the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships continued in Otopeni, Romania.Out of lane two, Carrington…

Carrington shatters TT record, but misses World Jr 50m backstroke final - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

TRINIDAD and Tobago's Liam Carrington had another record-breaking day at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania, on August 21 as he twice lowered the 50-metre backstroke national record in the boys' 15-17 age group. However, swimming out of lane two in the men's 50m backstroke semifinals, Carrington was unable to make the final after placing fourth in heat one and ninth overall despite clocking a national record tim…