Paris – Daniel Wiffen made history by winning Ireland’s first-ever Olympic swimming gold in a thrilling 800 meters freestyle final. The 23-year-old world champion set a new Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19, becoming the first Irishman to win an Olympic swimming medal of any color. Wiffen’s twin brother cheered from the crowd as … Read more
In a historic triumph, 22-year-old Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen clinched his second gold at the World Swimming Championships in Doha, emerging victorious in the men’s 1500m freestyle. Wiffen, who made headlines last week as the first Irishman to claim the world champion title in the 800m, continued his dominance in the pool. Setting a personal … Read more
In a thrilling display of aquatic prowess, 22-year-old Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen clinched Ireland’s first gold medal at the World Swimming Championships in Doha on Wednesday. The resounding victory came in the 800m freestyle, where Wiffen’s remarkable time of 7 minutes and 40.94 seconds sealed his triumph. In a nail-biting finale, Wiffen emerged victorious in … Read more