McMahon claims ninth gold

SYCERIKA McMAHON (Leander) collected an incredible ninth gold medal on the final day of the Irish National Long Course Championship at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin yesterday.

McMahon (16) displayed sensational early championship form over the opening three days of competition winning six finals — 200m freestyle, 200m butterfly, 50m breaststroke, 400m individual medley, 100m breaststroke and the 400m freestyle.

McMahon added to her haul yesterday, with victories in the 200m individual medley and the 50m freestyle before claiming her final medal — and setting an Irish Junior record — in the 100m butterfly.