'Stress-free swim' for Shane Ryan who breaks national record in Tokyo

'I knew I could do something pretty fast in it. I just executed the race really well and I’m really happy'

Ireland's Shane Ryan after finishing fourth and failing to quality for the semi-final, but setting a new Irish record. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Shane Ryan produced an outstanding swim in the heats of the 100m butterfly in Tokyo this evening to break Brendan Hyland’s national record. 

Ryan clocked 52.52 seconds to take 0.06 off Hyland’s mark, which placed him 37th overall, well ahead of his ranking (48th).