Ireland's Tokyo takeaway - Day Three results

Mona McSharry continued her impressive form at this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games as the Sligo swimmer secured a coveted final spot in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke today.

Finishing fourth in her semi-final today in a time of 1:06.59, she is the first Irish swimmer to qualify for an Olympic final in 25 years.

The 100m Breaststroke final will take place on Tuesday morning at 03:17am Irish time.

Both of Team Ireland’s teams were in action today, with the Rugby Sevens making their Olympic debut, losing out (14-33) to South Africa in their opening pool game.

They will face USA later on today.

The Irish hockey team was also in action against world number one, the Netherlands, and despite a strong defensive display, lost out 0-4.

SWIMMING:

Women’s 100m Breaststroke, Semi-final 2 – Mona McSharry, 4th in semi-final to place 8th overall with a time of 1:06.59.

BOXING:

Men’s Fly (48-52kg) Round of 32 - Brendan Irvine (IRL) Vs Carlo Paalam (PHI), win for PHI on a split decision 4-1

Women’s Feather (54-57kg) Round of 16: Michaela Walsh (IRL) Vs Irma Testa (ITA), win for ITA in a unanimous decision.

HOCKEY:

Women’s Pool A, Game 2: Netherlands 4, Ireland 0

RUGBY SEVENS:

Men’s Pool C, Game 1: South Africa 33, Ireland 14

TRIATHLON:

Triathlon Men’s Individual –Russell White 48th in a time of 1:54:40

CANOE SLALOM:

Men’s C1 Canoe Slalom, Semi-Finals: Liam Jegou, 15th in 208.39

SAILING

Laser Radial, Race 3: Annalise Murphy, 24th

STILL TO COMPETE TODAY

11:20 Badminton – Nhat Nguyen (IRL) v Niluka Karunaratne (SRI) – Men’s Singles Group Play

11.20 Swimming – Brendan Hyland - Men’s 200m Butterfly Heat 2

11.45 Swimming – Ellen Walshe - Women’s 200m Individual Medley Heat 4