James Scully has qualified for the final of the men's S5 100 metres freestyle on the last full day of action at the Paralympics in Rio.

With the exception of Michael McKillop’s glorious gold medal, yesterday proved a disappointing day for much of the Paralympic team in Rio.

Paralympic debuts can a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times, but to do it at the age of 21, running from the front with a visual impairment, must make it all the more terrifying.

Team Ireland's James Scully has made it into the S-5 200-metre freestyle final at the Paralympics.