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Teen swimmer Taylor shines in semi-finals
26 Jul
Summary
- Theodora Taylor qualified third fastest for the women's 100m freestyle semi-finals.
- Wales' men's 4x200m freestyle team qualified fourth fastest for their final.
- Several Welsh swimmers are competing in finals and semi-finals on Sunday evening.

Theodora Taylor, a 17-year-old swimmer, has impressively qualified third fastest for the women's 100m freestyle semi-finals. This achievement follows her crucial role in securing a bronze medal for Wales in the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay on Saturday evening. Taylor expressed her focus on her individual event despite the previous night's success.
Joining Taylor in the women's 100m freestyle semi-finals is Sophie Davies, who qualified 16th fastest with a personal best. Unfortunately, Meghan Higgs did not advance. The Welsh team is also looking forward to the men's 4x200m freestyle final on Sunday evening, having qualified fourth fastest behind strong performances from Australia, Scotland, and England.
Further individual events for Wales include Meghan Willis in the women's S9 100m backstroke final and Lewis Fraser in the men's 100m butterfly final. Kyle Booth qualified for the men's 50m breaststroke semi-finals, while Josh Inglis missed out. The schedule for Sunday evening indicates a busy program for the Welsh contingent, with multiple finals and semi-finals.