First steps for Irish as McCusker and Greene advanced to semi-finals in Rome

ADVANCING: Ireland’s Max McCusker. ©INPHO/Andrea Staccioli

Max McCusker advanced in the 50m butterfly to start Ireland's European Championships campaign, which began in Rome this morning, while Darragh Greene advanced in the 100m breaststroke.

McCusker, the current 50m Butterly national record holder, finished fifth in his heat in 23.61, slightly off his best time of 23.44, and advances to the next round in 14th position overall.