Shane Ryan has finished 8th in the final of the men’s 100m backstroke at the European Swimming Championships in London this evening.

Ryan, who set a new Irish record en route to qualifying for the semi-final of the competition, performed well in his first European final.

54.49 for Shane finishing in 8th, well done Shane in first European final! #london2016

— Swim Ireland (@swimireland) May 17, 2016