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26th August 2021
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She went on: "I kind of knew I was capable of doing something great, so it was about trusting myself. I've had that time to work on myself, the past 18 months I've learned to trust myself."
After this morning's heat, Ellen said: "The heat was fun. I just wanted to get in and swim fast and that’s what I did. Tonight, though, the girls that I swim against are world class so anything can happen tonight in the final."
16 year-old Limerick swimmer Róisín Ní Riain also competed in today's backstroke event. She finished sixth with a new personal best.
After this morning's heat, the rising star said: "I’m happy with it, I think it’s the fastest I’ve ever been. It’s a PB, and that’s always good and hopefully I can improve on that this evening."
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