Mona McSharry 'gutted' after disappointing world final performance

Mona McSharry finished fifth while Siobhan Bernadette Haughey, grandniece of former Taoiseach Charlie Haughey, claimed bronze. 

GUTTED: Mona McSharry of Ireland after finishing fifth in the women's 100 metres breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile

There was disappointment for Mona McSharry in the 100m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha on Tuesday. 

The Sligo woman finished fifth, swimming 1:06.42, well outside her personal best of 1:05.55. She had gone into the final as the second fastest qualifier, holding strong hopes of becoming Ireland's first ever medal winner at the long course edition of the World Championships. The 23-year-old had won short course bonze in the event at the 2021 World Championships.