Sanita Puspure suffers bitter disappointment on night of contrasting emotions

Among the medal favourites, Puspure failed to make the final from her semi this morning

Ireland’s Sanita Puspure dejected after the race

There was deep disappointment for Irish rower Sanita Puspure in Tokyo last night as she finished fifth in her single sculls semi-final and failed to make tonight's final.

The world and European champion was among the favourites for gold in the race, with hopes high she would at least add a third medal to the Irish rowing haul after the accomplishments of the women's four and men's double.