Magnificent McMahon claims gold again

TEENAGE Irish swimming sensation Sycerika McMahon is shaking up the traditional powerhouses in Europe with a second gold medal in as many days at the Tasmajdan Swimming Complex in Serbia.

The Belfast swimmer smashed her own Irish junior record at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Finishing the 400 metre freestyle in a time of 4:13.85, ahead of Britain’s Rachel Williamson (4:14.49) and Johanna Friedrich of Germany (4:14.59) she enhanced her reputation at the games.

Also in action yesterday was Bangor SC swimmer Luke Campbell in the 100m Freestyle, who finished outside his best in a time of 52.17 and Conor Turner (Aer Lingus SC) who finished in 16:05.78 in the 1500m Freestyle.