Record seven Irish boats heading for Paris but Puspure misses out

The women's four of Emily Hegarty, Eimear Lambe, Natalie Long and Imogen Magner are headed for Paris.

Emily Hegarty, Natalie Long, Imogen Magner and Eimear Lambe after qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games with victory in the women's four at the Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne. Picture: Rowing Ireland.

For 1700m of Tuesday's women's single sculls final at the Olympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, it appeared that Sanita Puspure was cruising to a place in Paris. Then, it all fell apart. 

The Cork-based 42-year-old, who was aiming to reach her fourth Olympic Games, led from the off and held a significant lead at the halfway point.