23-year-old Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic gold, sets record in 800m freestyle.

23-year-old Daniel Wiffen, the first Irish swimmer to win an Olympic gold, relishes his newfound fame after breaking the Olympic record in the 800m freestyle. He remains focused on his upcoming 1,500m freestyle event and aims to break the world record held by China's Sun Yang. Wiffen compares his experience to that of gymnast Simone Biles, who also received significant attention for her Olympic performances.

August 03, 2024
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