Galway 17-year-old John Shortt through to European final, Shane Ryan breaks Irish record

The Irish 4x100m mixed medley relay of Lottie Cullen, Eoin Corby, Max McCusker and Ellie McCartney finished sixth in their final. 

Ireland's John Shortt. Picture: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Shane Ryan broke his own Irish 100m freestyle record as he qualified for the final at the European Aquatics Championships in Serbia.

Ryan touched the wall in 48.39, taking 0.1 off his previous best, as he finished in a three-way tie for third in his heat. The 30-year-old qualified joint fifth overall for Wednesday's final.