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Jan Blachowicz (c) vs. Glover Teixeira: Odds & Prediction As Champion Tipped to Defend

The battle for the light heavyweight title will be on when Jan Blachowicz, the current champion will take on the ultimate challenger Glover Teixeira on October 30 in the faraway Middle East, Abu Dhabi. The Polish international will be hoping to defend his UFC champions light heavyweight title for the second time as he locks horns against a formidable Brazilian, Glover Teixeira. Giving the nature of the fight, and top fighters involved, many UFC pundits and game punters have started predicting what could be the outcome of the game. A quick visit to ufc betting sites will certainly reveal more about the latest UFC games, betting tips, and odds. You can place a bet now to stand a better chance of winning cash rewards.

Jan Blachowicz the Ultimate Champion

Having originally won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Dominick Reyes, on September 27, 2020, via a TKO in the second round. The Polish fighter then defended his title for the first time against the UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259, this time, it was via unanimous decision, becoming the only person so far to defeat Adesanya in mixed martial arts.

The 38-year-old UFC champion in the light heavyweight category is expected to defend his title again when he faces the Brazilian Glover Teixeira later in the year.

Glover Teixeira a Second Time Coming for the Title Shot

Coming from a five-fight winning run, in which he has been an underdog or a pick‘em in four of those victories. The Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts fighter will be hoping he continues his streak to clinch his light heavyweight champion title. The 41-year-old was number one on the UFC rankings list as of November 9, 2020. He will be hoping to win the UFC Champion in the Light Heavyweight championship category, having lost the same fixture against Jon Jones in 2014. 

Is Glover and Jan, Two of the Same Kind?

Many UFC pundits have observed that both Blachowicz and Teixeira are similar in terms of fighting styles. And it would be difficult to predict the winner. According to Evelyn Balyton, an expert in sports analysis, she concluded that the Brazilian challenger, Teixeira probably has the edge to win this fight, considering the fact he has effective boxing skills, with 18 knockouts to nine submissions out of his 32 win records.

However, it should also be noted that despite the fighting IQ of Glover Teixeira, including his ability to effectively determine when to maintain his energy and when to tug, the current UFC champion in the light heavyweight category, Blachowicz is a two-inch reach above his challenger, and considering his top kickboxing skills, he may just be the right to tame the challenger at bay.

Also, it has been observed over time, the 41-year-old Brazilian feet typically expose his legs to take more shots than he lands, and this could be his Achille’s heel, which the current champion will be more than ready to exploit in this match to his advantage.

Blachowicz vs Teixeira Match Prediction

Technically, this is a difficult fight to predict. But because Jan Blachowicz is the defending champion, and he is also the younger fighter between the two,  if he can successfully land many kicks at range and then keep the fight on the feet or find a way to exhaust Glover’s energy, he is expected to take the win at the end of the day.

Other List of UFC events coming up in October

UFC Fight Night 195 – October 2, 2021 – TBC

  • Johnny Walker vs. Thiago Santos
  • Joe Solecki vs. Jared Gordon
  • Karol Rosa vs. Bethe Correia

UFC Fight Night 196 – October 9, 2021 – TBC

  • Laureano Staropoli vs. Jamie Pickett
  • Lupita Godinez vs. Sam Hughes
  • Felipe Colares vs. Chris Gutierrez

UFC Fight Night 196 – October 16, 2021 – TBC

  • Nate Landwehr vs. Ludovit Klein
  • Maryna Moroz vs. Luana Carolina
  • Andrei Arlovski vs. Carlos Felipe

UFC 267 – October 30, 2021 – TBC, Abu Dhabi

  • Jan Blachowicz (c) vs. Glover Teixeira
  • Amanda Ribas vs. Virna Jandiroba
  • Li Jingliang vs. Khamzat Chimaev

 

List of recent UFC results 

UFC 264 – July 10, 2021 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

  • Dustin Poirier def. Conor McGregor, TKO (leg injury)
  • Gilbert Burns def. Stephen Thompson, Decision (unanimous)
  • Tai Tuivasa def. Greg Hardy, KO (punches)
  • Irene Aldana def. Yana Kunitskaya, TKO (punches)
  • Sean O’Malley def. Kris Moutinho TKO (punches)

UFC Fight Night 190 – June 26, 2021 – UFC Apex, Las Vegas

  • Ciryl Gane def. Alexander Volkov, Decision (unanimous)
  • Tanner Boser def. Ovince Saint Preux, KO (punches)
  • Timur Valiev def. Raoni Barcelos, Decision (majority)

Blachowicz vs Teixeira Betting Odds

At the moment, UFC betting sites has disclosed Blachowicz vs Teixeira odds and the defending champion is having a -250 favorite to win, while the challenger is given the odd of +200 underdog. This implies a bet of $250 on Blachowicz will earn the punter a profit of $100 while a bet of $100 on Teixeira would earn the punter a net of $200 at the end of the day if the prediction checks out.

                   Fighter             Odds

  • Jan Blachowicz -250

Glover Teixeira +200

What Are The Benefits Of Winning The Europa League?

What Are The Benefits Of Winning The Europa League? 

It seems that with the UEFA Europa League, you don’t need to actually win the cup to win a substantial amount of money. Although winning is better for many reasons, simply qualifying to participate in the competition can see a club earning substantial amounts of money. So what are the actual benefits of winning the Europa League? Keep reading to find out more! 

The UEFA Europa League Prize Money 2021/2022 

Before the new season, the UEFA Europa League prize money has been announced and it’s a lot better than that of the previous season. The Europa League is Europe’s second-best professional football competition that is played by teams that did not make the cut for the UEFA Champions League. 

 

The Europa League runs at the same time that the Champions League does and even though it’s a second-tier competition, it has produced some notable winners since it first began. The UEFA Europa League prize money for the winners currently sits at €8 600 000 and the prize money for the team that comes second is €4 600 000. Although this is an impressive amount, the prize money for first place is still less than that of the Champions League. However, the Europa League prize money beats that of the UEFA Europa Conference League. 

The UEFA Europa League Prize Money For 2021/2022 Explained 

Even though many people may not see the Europa League as being as noteworthy as the Champions League, it does still hold some prestige across the world. In fact, one of the best things about the Europa League is that the winners of the competition immediately qualify for a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the next season and they qualify for the UEFA Super Cup. Plus, teams in the Europa League are able to make more money from the start of the group stages all the way up to the knockout stage and even right down to the final match. 

 

In comparison to other European club soccer competitions, the Europa League uses the same system or method to allocate money and distribute funds to all the teams participating across the continent. Not to forget, the teams in the Europa League also have other opportunities to get money as they get given funds throughout the competition based on their performance. Factors like broadcast rights and adverts also impact how much money the teams earn from the Europa League. 

What Does The UEFA Europa League Prize Money Mean For Smaller Clubs? 

The UEFA Europa League provides an opportunity for smaller football clubs in Europe to earn some additional money from simply participating in the competition, the same way that it’s done in their respective domestic leagues. In some of the lower European leagues, the prize money given to the winners or cup champions does not amount anywhere close to the prize money received in the Europa League. 

 

Not to mention, the teams that play in the group stages and knockout stages collectively make significantly more money for their club. This is of course an added advantage that helps to boost the financial level for the season. 

 

Another benefit is the popularity, recognition, and relevance that the Europa League gives the smaller European football clubs. This attar’s more investors, potential partners, and even better advertising, which all in all bring more money to the club. So not only are the smaller clubs making money from playing in the Europa League or winning it, but they also make money from match bonuses, gate keepings from fans, tv rights, deals and so much more!  

What Does The UEFA Europa League Prize Money Mean For Bigger Clubs 

Although the Europa League was created for smaller clubs who could not qualify for the highly revered Champions League, bigger clubs will definitely also benefit from the same benefits. For the bigger clubs who have failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, the Europa League provides them with the perfect avenue to automatically reach the group stages the next season by winning the Europa League. Topsides such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Sevilla, and Villarreal CF have all used this avenue. 

 

Olympic Golf: McIlroy & Lowry In The Mix After R2

Team Ireland golfers Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are chasing current leader Mexican Carlos Ortiz after a very strong second round for both golfers.

McIlroy shot five-under-par to fire himself into medal contention in the final two rounds after an unspectacular first day.

Lowry went one better with a six-under Friday to go level with his Team Ireland teammate in joint-fourth.

McIlroy’s 18-hole performance was erratic at times but the Northern Irish golfer impressed overall on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Golf tournament.

Furthermore, McIlroy was comfortable and composed for much of the day with a strong first nine putting him in a good position before play was stopped due to the weather after 12 holes.

He parred the first five holes and followed them up with two birdies in a row and an eagle on the par-five eighth hole.

A bogey on hole 11 threatened to dampen his day but McIlroy’s response was strong, coming back with a birdie on 12 and following it up with two birdies after play was resumed.

His swings were strong but proved detrimental to McIlroy on several occasions.

The tee shot on 15 went awry and forced the World Number 13 into a tough situation that he only got out of with a bit of luck.

His third shot on the final hole had too much power and missed the green, leading to the Olympian’s bogey to finish proceedings for the day.

Shane Lowry also had a strong second round to put himself firmly in contention for a medal, something that he desires.

Lowry never managed to eagle a hole but seven birdies across his round saw the Offalyman shoot up the leaderboard.

Holes six to eight on the first nine saw 2019 Champion Golfer of the Year score three birdies in a row but a bogey on nine threatened to settle down the hot streak.

It failed and Lowry posted an even better back nine to end the day with a score of 65 and sits on seven-under in the tournament.

Three birdies in the space of four holes towards the end of his 18 holes sent a statement to his opposition that he’s coming for the medal he wants.

Tee times for the final two rounds are set to be announced after round two ends.

Ireland Fall To India And Risk Olympic Exit

The Ireland Women’s national hockey team lost 1-0 to India courtesy of a late goal from Navneet Kaur in the early hours of Friday morning.

Sean Dancer’s Ireland produced a defensive performance with periods of possession that ultimately failed to pull the side over the line and into the Olympic quarter-finals.

India’s constant pressure created many chances for the side three places below Ireland in the world rankings.

Sjoerd Marijne’s team were in desperate need of a big performance after losing their first three games and came into the game off the back of what the coach had dubbed the “worst match” of his side’s Olympic campaign.

His team responded with a strong performance at Oi Stadium in Tokyo, an hour after they were initially scheduled to play Ireland – the game was delayed due to the weather in Japan.

Ireland looked to press high up the field but India found it easy to break and used the wide flanks that Dancer’s side had surrendered via their formation to dominate proceedings early.

10 penalty corners and 13 circle penetrations in the first half underlined the side’s strong start but they missed the clinical touch.

Ireland fought back with a strong start to the second quarter but faded in the final minutes of the half with nothing to show for their time on top.

Penalty corners and a chance from Anna O’Flanagan looked set to be the start of the Irish taking control of the game but were frustrated by the Indian defence.

The Irish defence had a big task moments later with four consecutive Indian penalty corners pinning the Irish into their circle.

India used their video review twice in the third quarter after getting it back because the first play was not able to be reviewed sufficiently, losing it a minute later.

Ireland fought back to end the third quarter after another prolonged period of Indian superiority but the game remained scoreless heading into the final quarter.

The national side failed to follow-up on that spark of attacking hockey and India continued to peg them back.

Ireland had one notable chance – a shot from O’Flanagan was saved by Savita five minutes from time – as India finished the game on a high note with a lifeline goal from Kaur keeping them in the race for the Olympic quarter-finals.

Dancer brought off goalkeeper McFerran for an outfield player in an attempt to grab an equaliser but it was not to be.

Ireland has one more group game with a win needed to reach the quarter-finals but faces a Team Great Britain side that humiliated the Indian side they were beaten by.

India, on the other hand, faces South Africa and now has the momentum heading into their final game.

Ireland currently occupies the final quarter-final spot in Pool A with a better goal difference than their rivals.

Ireland will face Team GB on Saturday, July 31st at 12:45 pm at Oi Stadium in a must-win game.

Olympic Boxing: Walsh secures medal, Harrington dominates first bout

Team Ireland had two strong boxers, Kellie Harrington and Aidan Walsh, in action early this morning from the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo

Women’s Lightweight (57-60kg) – Round of 16

Kellie Harrington (Ireland) v Rebecca Nicoli (Italy)

Harrington has had to wait a week but has finally done her first bout at Tokyo 2020 and looked as calm and collected as ever.

Ireland’s flag bearer was to face Italy’s 21-year-old boxer Nicoli in her first fight. The Irish fighter had a slight height and reach advantage over the Italian but also comes in as one of the favourites to claim a medal at these Games.

The first round went as expected, Harrington played her game by keeping her distance from her opponent, making strong combos and ducking out before the Italian could strike.

Harrington dominated the round and it was reflected in the judges scores with her unanimously winning.

The Irish woman slowed from her usual high tempo in the second round as Nicoli became more attacking. Instead, Harrington changed to using quick punches while keeping her head moving.

She adapted perfectly to the situation and won all the judges votes again in that round all but guaranteeing her place in the quarterfinals.

Round three and Harrington continued to show her class. She never seemed tired, barely breaking a sweat as she landed punch after punch on her opponent.

In one of the most dominant displays of any boxer so far at the Olympics, Harrington took a clean sweep of all the judges scores, winning the bout over Nicoli 5-0.

The Irish boxer will now face Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the quarterfinals, one fight away from guaranteeing at least a bronze medal for herself.

The quarterfinal bout will take place at 04:35 on Tuesday, 3rd August.

Men’s Welterweight (63-69kg) – Quarterfinal

Aidan Walsh (Ireland) v Merven Clair (Mauritius)

Aidan Walsh qualified for the quarterfinal by easily beating Cameroon’s Mengue Ayissi three days ago. His opponent Clair beat Canada’s Sanford and Jordan’s Eashash already in the tournament.

This would be a big step up from his last bout but Walsh seemed confident that he could get himself into a medal position.

The fight started cagey with both boxers not wanted to leave themselves open and choosing to make fast swings from distances. Walsh, always on his toes, seemed to be the much faster athlete, continuously ducking and dodging while leaving hits on the Mauritius man.

The Irish boxer ended the round with a unanimous vote in his favour.

The second round continued in the same vein but Walsh did not slow down. Clair knew he needed to step up or this would be the end of his Olympics but the Irish man kept eluding him.

The second round had Walsh winning 30-28 on three of the judges scores meaning except for something special, he would be going through.

The third round was one for only the diehard fans as Walsh wanted to run down the clock with little incident. He received two warnings from the referee for inactivity but that would not faze him, leaving Clair with little to do.

The final bell rang out and Walsh’s hand was raised, winning 4-1 on a split decision. This means that Ireland now have their first medallist in the boxing.

We will have to wait until he faces Team GB’s Pat McCormack to see if it will be a bronze medal or the chance of silver or gold.

That fight will take place at 04:03 on Sunday, 1st August.

Ireland’s other boxer Kurt Walker will also fight against USA’s Duke Ragan on Sunday at 03:30.

Olympic Sailing: Murphy narrowly misses out, 49ers pair in tough position

This has been a very mixed two days for Team Ireland on the sailing circuit at Enoshima and Kamakura between Annalise Murphy and the men’s 49er

Laser Radial Women Race 9/10 – Annalise Murphy

Murphy came into this morning’s races seemingly back on he usual form after finishing first and second in her last two races. Due to her bad luck and form and the beginning of the competition she sat in 14th place overall in the rankings.

If she managed to pull off two more great performances today she would be in with a shout of the ten-team medal race.

The wind had slowed to eight knots but it remained hot in Enoshima with 27 degree temperatures and 80 percent humidity.

Race nine seemed like a bridge too far for Murphy as she dropped back to 30th place effectively leaving her knocked out.

Race ten took place an hour later and Murphy started poorly again, she finished her final race of Tokyo 2020 down in 40th place.

This ends a disappointing run at the Olympics for the 31-year-old who only briefly showed her true quality in yesterday’s races finishing first and second.

 

49er Men Race 7/8/9 – Robert Dickson, Sean Waddilove

This Irish pair were looking to be having a great Olympics so far until yesterday’s second and sixth place finishes were disqualified for using a harness that was too heavy.

This dropped them in the rankings from seventh to 13th with an uphill battle to reach the medal race in a few days time.

The Irish pair lined up in slightly hotter conditions of 29 degrees in Kamakura.

In race seven they showed some of the form that saw them so highly ranked before as they fought for an eight place finish.

This was following by race eight that saw them drop all the way back to eighteenth while the Australian’s received a ‘U’ Flag disqualification.

This left a lot of pressure on their final go of the day in race nine. The pair bounced back to come home in ninth place. This now leave them with an overall ranking of 14th leaving it all to do in the last three races.

Ireland’s last day of sailing will take place tomorrow morning at 04:05 with the 49er team competing in race 10, 11 and 12. They will need to but everything into it to make the medal race.

 

Thomas Barr Into Semis As Team Ireland Start Track Events

Team Ireland track athlete Thomas Barr came second in his heat to confirm a spot in the Men’s 400m Hurdles semi-finals on Friday morning.

An impressive finish brought the Irishman up to fourth in heat three and granted him a time of 49.02, behind only Norway’s Karsten Warholm – the athlete expected to win the heat.

The top four spots granted athletes automatic qualification into the semi-finals with Barr among them and guaranteed a decent starting spot in the race.

The Rio Olympics fourth placer qualified 11th-fastest in the heats on what is seen as a quick track but his second-place finish is the one that matters as they grant starting positions based on the latter.

The Irishman’s time bodes well for him as he looks set to fall into the pattern of progression throughout each round at previous championships.

His times from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and Berlin 2018 showcase increased speed after every race.

The 29-year-old began Rio 2016 with a time of 48.93 and shaved almost a second of it by the time he crossed the line in the final race to take fourth – he ran a personal best of 47.97.

Berlin 2018 also followed a similar pattern, with his semi-final time being identical to his time in Rio – 48.39.

Earlier, three other Team Ireland athletes took the track – Nadia Power, Louise Shanahan and Siofra Cleirigh-Butler all finished seventh in their heats in their respective events.

Power ran the Women’s 800m in heat two in a time of 2:03.04 with Shanahan getting over the line half a second slower in the succeeding heat.

Cleirigh-Butler was a second behind the pair after her run in heat four, crossing the line after 2:04.62.

All the athletes ran in very humid conditions at the new Olympic Stadium, built on the same site as the old 1964 Olympic Stadium.

The Men’s 400m Hurdles semi-finals will take place on Sunday, August 1st with the first of three starting at the later time of 1:05 pm.

Basketball Ireland Appoint Paddy Boyd As Interim CEO

Basketball Ireland has announced that they have appointed Paddy Boyd as interim CEO of the sports governing body with immediate effect.

The role was vacated by former CEO Brendan O’Byrne after he came under fire for a social media comment.

Boyd has experience in the position with other Irish National Governing Bodies, having also performed the role with Irish Sailing, Canoeing Ireland and the Camogie Association and is also a former CEO of Sail Canada.

Boyd will take up the position with Basketball Ireland on a part-time basis, alongside his current role as CEO of Pentathlon Ireland, a position that he has held since May 2018.

His experience totals to over 30 years in the position with his first role beginning in 1988.

Speaking about his appointment, Paddy Boyd said: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to work with Basketball Ireland on an interim basis. It’s Ireland’s biggest indoor sport and has shown incredible growth over the last number of years. During my time I will strive to keep this positive momentum going until the permanent CEO is appointed.”

The Ireland Women’s national basketball team recently finished runners-up in the FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries in Cyprus, missing out on their first-ever triumph.

The men are set to kick off their Euros for Small Countries campaign, which will be hosted in Limerick at the University of Limerick’s UL Sport Arena on Tuesday, August 10th.

Basketball Ireland CEO, Paul McDevitt, said: “Paddy’s experience as an NGB CEO is without question and his expertise will help Basketball Ireland during a busy period for our sport. Our international teams back are in action, we’re hosting the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries and we’re gearing up for the return to indoor sport, preparing for the 2021/22 season.

“We have begun the recruitment process to find a permanent CEO and it’s a position we expect to receive a high calibre of applicants for a hugely attractive position in Irish sport.”

Betting 101: A Guide to Sports Betting

Gambling has been around for centuries, evolving to what we know today. Sports betting is one of the most popular forms of gambling loved by avid sporting fans. It is defined as placing a real money wager on the outcomes of a sport.

It is now one of the most exciting ways for fans to enjoy the game. If you are a newbie to sports betting, you might be confused by the lingo you encounter. Well, this quick guide is here to help! We have compiled a short-detailed guide to sports betting for novices. 

How to Read Sports Odds

For starters, you will need to know how to read the sports odds before you can place a bet. There are three formats in which odds are displayed: American, Decimal, or Fraction odds. Knowing how to read odds is vital in that they indicate possible payout you could win and show your probability of the outcome you are deciding to choose. Select the odds with the highest value. However, you should know that the game’s results are affected by many factors. Solely relying on the odds is not advisable. The + or – on the betting line will show you which is the favorite and the underdog.

Types of Sports Bets you can Place

Moneyline

Moneyline bets require you to choose the winner of the game. You have to know when it comes to moneylines that sportsbooks will assign favorites a minus designation. For instance, you will be risking $200 to win $100. Underdogs are not expected to win; therefore, the payout is higher if they do best. It would help if you used moneylines when betting on low-scoring sports. 

Betting against Spread 

Spread bets are a wager on a team’s margin of victory. Spreads are one type of bet in which you are guaranteed that the cashback is great. The underdog is the team that receives points, while the favorite team is the giver. A push means that the favorites win by precisely the number of points indicated by the sportsbooks. In this case, your wager is refunded. If your team wins by more points, you “cover” your bet, and when they win by fewer points, you automatically lose the bet. 

Over/Under Betting

Sportsbooks will set a total number of points which they think teams will cumulatively score in that game. You will have to decide whether the totals will exceed or be less than the set target. It would help if you do some due diligence and research on the teams in question and the strategies they use to play. Of course, there is an element of luck to win!

Managing your Cash as you Bet

Remember that you are placing bets with real cash. So, you have to balance between being mathematically precise and knowledgeable in sports. It is very easy to go bankrupt if you aren’t disciplined enough to bet with your head!
The amount of money you decide to deposit in your sportsbook should depend on your financial situation and the amount of money you are comfortable losing. Next, you should decide on a preferable and manageable unit size that you will use to wager on events. Since sports betting is highly dynamic, constant re-evaluation of your bankroll is advisable.
In other words, be savvy as you bet!

 

Tip: Know your strengths and weaknesses

Since you have real money at stake, you need to track your progress and assess whether you are winning or losing money. Carry out a self-evaluation and ask yourself which teams you are most comfortable betting on and more knowledgeable. The good thing is that there are applications that can help keep track of your bet cover probability and odds shopping. You can use them to manage your cash and maximize your profits. 

Common Sportsbooks Rules 

Sportsbooks set rules to remain legitimate and be allowed to stay in the market. Failure to adhere to these rules may mean that you miss out on your payout. Betting on correlated events, for instance, placing a wager on both point spreads and totals of the same event, is not allowed. Online sportsbooks will not accept any bet placed after the commencement of a game, so be sure you place your wagers before the game starts. Your wager will be rejected if there is a significant change in odds between the time of bet submission and acceptance. 
In most cases, you should not be less than 18 years old to participate. You will be required to verify your identity before any transaction can be done on legit gambling sites

Shortcomings on your side or technical errors in the sportsbooks’ system can lead to cancellations of bets. If your sportsbook offers accidental odds, they will be obliged to cancel the wager for anyone who had placed a bet. Sportsbooks will also cancel bets of wagers that are difficult to quantify. In the rare event that a sportsbook detects rigging or any other suspicious activity, they have a right to declare these bets null and void. If you construct your parlay in a manner that goes against the rules, your bet will also likely be canceled. 

Wrap up

Sports betting has a plethora of advantages, including the fact that it is convenient and can be done in the comfort of your home. Betting is exhilarating, and it is a great pastime that can potentially earn you some good cash. You control this hobby and can choose to bet as frequently as you like, only wagering money that you are comfortable losing. 

Shane Ryan Breaks Irish Senior Record In 100m Butterfly

Team Ireland swimmer Shane Ryan has set a new Irish senior record in the Men’s 100m Butterfly Heats with a time of 52.52.

The tie was enough for fourth place in his heat and an 11-place jump in the 100m Butterfly rankings but he missed out on a semi-final spot.

Ryan beat fellow Olympian Brendan Hyland’s record of 52.58 that he had held since December, achieved in a race in which he beat Ryan.

Hyland had also owned the record previous to that, which he set back in 2018 at the National Championships.

The Irish swimmer started the race strong and was fourth after the first length.

He finished off a consistent and strong swim to seal the Irish senior record and bring the curtains down on his Tokyo 2020 journey.

Ryan becomes the fourth Irish swimmer to set a new Irish senior record at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

It’s a suitable high-note to bring his second Olympic Games to a close after having to pull out of his main event, the 100m backstroke, due to injury.

The 27-year-old had been forced to pull out after suffering from persistent shoulder pain.

Ryan had also competed in the Men’s 4×200 Freestyle Relay alongside Hyland, Finn McGeever and Jack McMillan.

The group finished eighth in their semi-final and fourteenth overall.

The swimmer noted that he wanted to enjoy a stress-free swim in his final event after the time that he has had.

“I’m super happy to end on that, especially with all of the injuries I’ve been going through,” Ryan told RTÉ after the race.

“I never swam it like that before and I think I have a lot more to offer.”

Ryan’s head will now turn towards qualification Paris 2024 as the Ben Higson product will aim to represent his country at the third consecutive Olympic Games.

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