Nocher calls time on international career

Double Irish Olympian Melanie Nocher has announced her retirement from elite international swimming at the age of 24.

The Holywood, Co Down swimmer, who represented Ireland at Beijing 2008 and London 2012 revealed her decision on her website yesterday.

She said, “I will always be involved with swimming at some level but I am now ready to move on to other challenges. I would like to say a huge thank-you to everyone who has helped me along the way. I can promise I will remember everyone who has helped me.