Chris Walker-Hebborn reached the semi-finals of his event in Brazil: Action Images
Enfield-born Chris Walker-Hebborn finished sixth in the semi-finals of the men’s 100m backstroke at the Rio Olympics yesterday.
The 26-year-old was third in his heat after recording a time of 53.54 to secure his place in the semi-final.
Walker-Hebborn needed to finish in the top four to advance to the final. But he was sixth after clocking a time of 53.75.
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