Colchester Swimming Club member Laura Stephens has qualified for the women's 100m butterfly final at the European Games, in Baku.

The 16-year-old, who is now based at Plymouth Leander SC, recorded a time of 1:00.77 to finish third in her semi-final and make it through to the final.

Stephens had been fourth-fastest qualifier in the heats after clocking a time of 1:01.09, at the Baku Aquatics Centre.

Stephens will be hoping to scoop a medal when she takes part in the final at just before 3pm (UK time) tomorrow.