Crossing the pond to seek Olympic glory

Shane Ryan has swapped continent, college and nationality to swim for Ireland in Rio

Shane Ryan has been living in isolation at the National Sports Campus for the last year to prepare for the Rio Olympics Pic: Inpho
Shane Ryan competes at the European Swimming Championships in London earlier this year Picture: Inpho

When Shane Ryan plunges into the pool at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio this afternoon, he will be completing one of the more remarkable journeys to these Games.

As he takes his place at the blocks for the heats of the ...