According to Tennessee Athletics, Tennessee swimmer, Martin Espernberger broke the Austrian national record in the 200 fly to lead Tennessee swimming during day five of the Olympics.
Competing in the event final, Espernberger finished sixth overall and shaved half a second off his personal best time in the 200 fly, clocking a 1:54.17 effort to shatter the Austrian record. Espernberger, who won a bronze medal in the event at the World Championships in February, concluded his first career appearance at the Olympic with Wednesday’s event.
Also competing on the day, Lady Vol Mona McSharry represented Ireland in the 200 breast, advancing to the semifinals, where she finished 11th overall with a mark of 2:24.48. Earlier in the week, she became just the second Irish swimmer ever to win an Olympic medal, taking bronze in the 100 breast. McSharry will return to the pool later in the week for the 4×100 medley relay.