Keane and Ní Riain into finals at World Championships

Ellen Keane is into the 100m butterfly final while Ròisìn Nì Riain will compete in the 200m IM final.

INTO FINAL: Ellen Keane wins her heat in a season best time to reach the 100m butterfly final this evening. Pic: ©INPHO/Bruce White

Ellen Keane is finally getting her World Championships started as she posted a season-best swim in the 100m butterfly heat to reach the final this evening.

Keane posted a time of 1:22.45 in her heat, a season-best time, to see her through to the final. Speaking after her swim, Keane said: “I woke up this morning feeling good.