Shane Ryan claims 50m backstroke bronze for Ireland at World Swimming Championships

Ryan had won bronze in the same event at these championships six years ago. 

WORLD MEDALLIST: Shane Ryan of Ireland celebrates winning bronze in the 50m backstroke. Picture: ©INPHO/Andrea Masini

Shane Ryan claimed a bronze medal for Ireland in the 50m backstroke at the short course World Swimming Championships in Budapest on Friday.

The 30-year-old swam 22.56, smashing his own Irish record in the process.