Paris 2024: Daniel Wiffen shows intent to reach 800m freestyle final

Daniel Wiffen oozed class in winning his heat of the men's 800m freestyle, advancing to Tuesday's final in fine style.

Wiffen, world champion in the event, came home in a time of 7:41.53 seconds, the fastest of those making it through to the medal race.

Ellen Walshe produced a strong finish to grab fourth place in her heat and a spot in the final of the 400 individual medley tonight.

The Templeogue competitor came home in a time of 4:39.97 seconds, placing her seventh overall, and through to the final.

A strong breaststroke leg was key to the 22-year-old advancing.

Canadian Summer McIntosh, one of the favourites for the event, won Walshe's heat in a time of 4:37.35.

The 400m IM final is scheduled for 7.30pm this evening.

Danielle Hill also come home fourth in the heats of the women's 100m backstroke, clocking 1:00.04, good enough to see her make the semis.