Daniel Wiffen

Daniel Wiffen (born 14 July 2001) is an Irish swimmer who represents Ireland at Olympic, World and European level, and Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games. In the 2022 Commonwealth Games he won the silver medal in the 1500 metre freestyle.[1]

Daniel Wiffen
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born (2001-07-14) 14 July 2001
Home townMagheralin, County Down
Sport
CountryNorthern Ireland, Ireland
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Ireland
European U-23 Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Dublin1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2023 Dublin800 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2023 Dublin400 m freestyle
Representing  Northern Ireland
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2022 Birmingham1500 m freestyle

He competed in the men's 800 metre freestyle and 1500 metre freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2][3] In December 2022, he broke the European record for the 800 metres freestyle, becoming the first Irishman to hold a recognised European record in swimming. His swim was also the fourth fastest in history.[4]

References
  1. "Daniel Wiffen". Olympedia. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. "Men's 800m Freestyle: Results Summary" (PDF). Tokyo 2020. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  3. "Men's 1500m Freestyle Heats Results" (PDF). Tokyo 2020. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 30 July 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  4. Kenny, John (15 December 2022). "Wiffen sets European record in 800m freestyle". RTE.ie.
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