Paris 2024

Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic gold medal with a stunning 800m swim in Paris

The Armagh swimmer broke the Olympic record and powered home over the closing 100 metres

Ireland's Daniel Wiffen celebrates after winning gold in the Olympic Games men's 800m freestyle final at Paris La Défense. Photograph: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen celebrates after winning gold in the Olympic Games men's 800m freestyle final at Paris La Défense. Photograph: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images
Ian O'Riordan at Paris La Défense Arena
Tue Jul 30 2024 - 22:40 • 4 MIN READ

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics