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Ludlow's Oliver Morgan qualifies for Paris 2024 final

Ludlow’s Oliver Morgan produced a stunning swim to qualify for Monday’s 100 metre backstroke final.

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Oliver Morgan in action during Sunday's semi-final.

The 20-year-old University of Birmingham student, who has exploded onto the British swimming scene, clocked 52.85 to record the seventh fastest time in Sunday’s semi-finals at La Defense Arena.

It continued a remarkable rise for Morgan, who only swam in his first elite race two years ago.

“I came in again, got the job done and enjoyed the experience. It was an amazing crowd and I had fun with it,” said Morgan.