Bree fails to qualify despite new Irish record

Ireland's Andrew Bree has set a new Irish record in the men's 200-metre breaststroke semi-finals at the Olympic Games.

However, the Co Down swimmer has failed to qualify for the final of the event.

Bree surpassed his own previous record to set a new standard of 2:10.16 this morning.

He finished fifth in his semi-final and 11th overall, less than 0.2 seconds outside the qualification time for the final.