Ellie McCartney won a bronze medal in the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
McCartney, a 21-year-old swimmer from Enniskillen, finished third behind home favourite Abgharad Evans and Kaylene Corbett of South Africa.
The Northern Irish swimmer had posted the sixth-fastest time in the semi-finals, but delivered a strong performance to claim the bronze medal in a time of 2:24.73.
Her time was enough to secure the bronze medal ahead of Australia's Ella Ramsay by 0.16 seconds.
McCartney has a strong background in swimming, having won the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2023 and European Under-23 gold last year.
This bronze medal in Glasgow marks her first senior international medal, a notable achievement for the young swimmer.
The Northern Irish team has already secured a total of five medals in the pool, with Bethany Firth winning bronze in the 200m S14 and Barry McClements taking silver in the men's S9 100m backstroke.
The country's swimmers have been performing well in the Games, and McCartney's achievement adds to their medal tally.
McCartney's achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her sport.
The Commonwealth Games have been a showcase for talented athletes from across the Commonwealth, and McCartney's bronze medal is a proud moment for Northern Ireland.
The Northern Irish team will look to continue their success in the remaining events, with several athletes still in contention for medals.
The Games will continue until August 8, with the Northern Irish team hoping to add to their medal count in the coming days.
Source: Yahoo Sports