Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest

Hong Kong's star swimmer Siobhan Haughey on Thursday advanced to the final round of the 100-metre freestyle event at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. The 27-year-old qualified after finishing fifth in her semi-final race, where she clocked a time of 51.83 seconds. American Gretchen Walsh topped the rankings with a 50.49-second finish. The finals are set to begin at 12.32am on Friday, Hong Kong time. Haughey will also be looking to defend her 200-metre freestyle title on Sunday, in what will be one of her last races before taking a few months off from the sport in the new year.

Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest

Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest

Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest

Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest

Haughey advances to 100m freestyle final in Budapest