The race was won by Angharad Evans, as the Sligo woman hunted her down for the majorityy of the race.

Reigning Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen will be in the men's 800-metres freestyle final just after 7pm.

Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry cruised into the women’s 100m breaststroke final, clocking 1:05.64 in this evening’s semi-final, just outside the Irish record.

Swimmer John Shortt was named Young Sportsperson of the Year

The RTÉ Sport Awards include awards for Sportsperson of the Year, Sport Manager of the Year, and Young Sportsperson of the Year