(Fukuoka) Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil won the silver medal in the 100m butterfly on Monday at the World Aquatic Championships.
Mac Neil of London, Ont., completed the distance in 56.45 seconds. Chinese Yufei Zhang triumphed in 56.12 seconds, while American Torri Huske completed the podium in 56.61.
Mac Neil, who is 23, entered the competition as the reigning Olympic champion.
In addition, Canadians Kylie Masse and Ingrid Wilm have qualified for the 100m backstroke final, which will take place on Tuesday evening.
Masse, of LaSalle, Ont., was second in her heat in the semifinals and was fourth fastest overall with a time of 59.06 seconds. Wilm of Calgary was third in his heat clocking 59.35.
American Regan Smith was the fastest in the 100m backstroke with a time of 58.33 seconds.